2005 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M - Vaden · PDF file2005 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual...

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-2Front Seats ............................................... 1-2Rear Seats ............................................... 1-6Safety Belts .............................................. 1-8Child Restraints ....................................... 1-28Airbag System ......................................... 1-48Restraint System Check ............................ 1-63

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1Keys ........................................................ 2-3Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-8Windows ................................................. 2-14Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-18Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-22Mirrors .................................................... 2-41OnStar® System ...................................... 2-45HomeLink® Transmitter ............................. 2-47Storage Areas ......................................... 2-51Sunroof .................................................. 2-53Vehicle Personalization ............................. 2-54

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 3-4Climate Controls ...................................... 3-27Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 3-34Message Center ....................................... 3-52

Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 3-58Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-88

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..... 4-2Towing ................................................... 4-38

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1Service ..................................................... 5-3Fuel ......................................................... 5-5Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10Rear Axle ............................................... 5-48Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-49Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-53Tires ...................................................... 5-54Appearance Care ..................................... 5-87Vehicle Identification ................................. 5-96Electrical System ...................................... 5-96Capacities and Specifications ................... 5-108

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1Customer Assistance and Information ........... 7-2Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 7-11

Index ................................................................ 1

2005 Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual M

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC,the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name CTSare registered trademarks of General MotorsCorporation.

This manual includes the latest information at the timeit was printed. We reserve the right to make changesafter that time without notice. For vehicles first soldin Canada, substitute the name “General Motorsof Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Car Divisionwhenever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there ifit is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicleis sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.

Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 05CTS A First Edition

©Copyright General Motors Corporation 05/14/04All Rights Reserved

Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 05CTS A First Edition

©Copyright General Motors Corporation 05/14/04All Rights Reserved

Canadian OwnersA French language copy of this manual can be obtainedfrom your dealer or from:

Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 48207

How to Use This ManualMany people read the owner manual from beginningto end when they first receive their new vehicle.If this is done, it can help you learn about the featuresand controls for the vehicle. Pictures and wordswork together in the owner manual to explain things.

IndexA good place to quickly locate information about thevehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It isan alphabetical list of what is in the manual andthe page number where it can be found.

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Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell about thingsthat could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

{CAUTION:

These mean there is something that could hurtyou or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce thehazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not,you or others could be hurt.

You will also find a circlewith a slash through it inthis book. This safetysymbol means “Do Not,”“Do Not do this” or“Do Not let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:

Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.

A notice tells about something that can damage thevehicle. Many times, this damage would not be coveredby your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. Butthe notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.

When you read other manuals, you might seeCAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words.

There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They usethe same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle SymbolsThe vehicle has components and labels that usesymbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along withthe text describing the operation or informationrelating to a specific component, control, message,gage, or indicator.

If you need help figuring out a specific name of acomponent, gage, or indicator, reference the followingtopics:

• Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1

• Features and Controls in Section 2

• Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3

• Climate Controls in Section 3

• Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3

• Audio System(s) in Section 3

• Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5

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These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:

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✍ NOTES

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Front Seats ......................................................1-2Manual Passenger Seat ..................................1-2Power Seats ..................................................1-2Power Lumbar ...............................................1-3Heated Seats .................................................1-3Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-4Head Restraints .............................................1-6

Rear Seats .......................................................1-6Split Folding Rear Seat ...................................1-6

Safety Belts .....................................................1-8Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .................1-8Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......1-13How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-14Driver Position ..............................................1-14Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-20Right Front Passenger Position .......................1-21Rear Seat Passengers ..................................1-22Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

for Children and Small Adults ......................1-25Safety Belt Pretensioners ...............................1-27Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-27

Child Restraints .............................................1-28Older Children ..............................................1-28Infants and Young Children ............................1-31Child Restraint Systems .................................1-34

Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-36Top Strap ....................................................1-37Top Strap Anchor Location .............................1-39Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) ...........................1-39Securing a Child Restraint Designed for

the LATCH System ....................................1-41Securing a Child Restraint in a

Rear Seat Position ....................................1-42Securing a Child Restraint in the Right

Front Seat Position ....................................1-44Airbag System ...............................................1-48

Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-50When Should an Airbag Inflate? .....................1-54What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .......................1-55How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-55What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .....1-56Passenger Sensing System ............................1-58Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-62Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ....................................................1-62Restraint System Check ..................................1-63

Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................1-63Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash ............................................1-63

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

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Front Seats

Manual Passenger Seat

Your vehicle may have a manual passenger seat. Toadjust the seat, lift the bar under the front of the seatto unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it andrelease the bar. Try to move the seat back and forth withyour body to be sure the seat is locked in place.

Power Seats

If your vehicle is equipped with power front seats, thecontrols are located on the outboard sides of thefront seat cushions.• Move the front of the horizontal control up or down

to raise or lower the front portion of the cushion.• Move the rear of the horizontal control up or down

to raise or lower the rear portion of the cushion.• Lift up or push down on the center of the horizontal

control to move the entire seat up or down.• To move the seat forward or rearward, slide the

horizontal control forward or rearward.

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Power LumbarYour vehicle may have this feature. The driver’s andpassenger’s seatback lumbar support can be adjustedby moving a control located on the outboard side ofthe seat cushions.

To increase or decrease support, hold the controlforward or rearward. Keep in mind that as yourseating position changes, as it may during long trips,so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjustthe seat as needed.

Heated Seats

If your vehicle is equippedwith heated front seats, thebuttons are located onthe climate control panel.

There is one button for the driver and one for the frontpassenger. Each button has three settings, LO, HIand off. The active setting appears on the climate controlpanel display. The LO setting warms the seatbackand cushion until the seat approximates normal bodytemperature. The HI setting has a slightly highertemperature.

To turn on the heated seats, press the button once.The seat will heat to the HI setting. Press the buttonagain to switch to the LO setting. Pressing the button athird time turns the system off.

The heated seats can only be used when the ignition isturned on. When the vehicle is turned off, the heatedseats automatically turn off. If you wish to have theheated seats on once the vehicle is restarted, pressthe button again.

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Reclining Seatbacks

If your vehicle has manual reclining front seatbacks,the levers are located on the outboard sides of thefront seats.

Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move theseatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lockthe seatback in place. To return the seatback to theupright position, pull up on the lever without pushing onthe seatback.

If your vehicle has power reclining front seatbacks,the control is located on the outboard side of thefront seats.

Press the top of the vertical control forward or rearwardto adjust the seatback angle.

Manual Recliner

Power Recliner

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But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicleis moving.

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Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts can not do theirjob when you are reclined like this.

The shoulder belt can not do its job. In acrash, you could go into it, receiving neck orother injuries.

The lap belt can not do its job either. In acrash the belt could go up over your abdomen.The belt forces would be there, not at yourpelvic bones. This could cause serious internalinjuries.

For proper protection when the vehicle is inmotion, have the seatback upright. Then sitwell back in the seat and wear your safety beltproperly.

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Head Restraints

Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

The front seat head restraints move up and down.Press the button located at the bottom of the headrestraint to raise or lower the head restraint. The headrestraints tilt forward and rearward, also.

The rear seat head restraints work the same as the fronthead restraints. You can remove the rear head restraints,also. Press the button located on top of the seatback andpull up on the head restraint to remove it.

Rear Seats

Split Folding Rear SeatYour vehicle may have a split folding rear seat. A splitfolding rear seat allows you to carry long cargo byfolding down part or all of the rear seat. Before you canfold the rear seatback, you need to unlatch the centerseatbelt buckle.

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Use the following steps to lower one or both of the rearseatbacks:

1. Insert a tool with asmall tip into the slotas shown to unlatchthe seatbelt buckle.Then move the belt tothe side so it is notin your way.

2. There is a tab locatedon the outboard sidesof the seatback.Pull forward on thetab to unlock theseatback.

3. Fold the seatback down. This will allow you directaccess to the trunk.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to fold down the otherseatback.

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If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure it islocked.

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A safety belt that is improperly routed, notproperly attached, or twisted will not providethe protection needed in a crash. The personwearing the belt could be seriously injured.After raising the rear seatback, always checkto be sure that the safety belts are properlyrouted and attached, and are not twisted.

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To return the seatback to the upright position, do thefollowing:

1. Lift the seatback up and push it back into place.2. Reconnect the center

safety belt latch plateto the buckle asshown.

3. Make sure the seatback is locked into place bypushing and pulling on it.

4. Repeat Steps 1 and 3 for the other seatback.

When the seatback is not in use, it should be kept inthe upright, locked position.

Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you shouldnot do with safety belts.

{CAUTION:

Do not let anyone ride where he or she can notwear a safety belt properly. If you are in acrash and you are not wearing a safety belt,your injuries can be much worse. You can hitthings inside the vehicle or be ejected from it.You can be seriously injured or killed. In thesame crash, you might not be, if you arebuckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your passengers’ belts arefastened properly too.

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{CAUTION:

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle. In acollision, people riding in these areas are morelikely to be seriously injured or killed. Do notallow people to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats and safetybelts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in aseat and using a safety belt properly.

Your vehicle has a lightthat comes on as areminder to buckle up.See Safety Belt ReminderLight on page 3-38.

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawsays to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work.

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do havea crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up, a person would notsurvive. But most crashes are in between. In many ofthem, people who buckle up can survive and sometimeswalk away. Without belts they could have been badlyhurt or killed.

After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles,the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling updoes matter...a lot!

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Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seaton wheels.

Put someone on it.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...

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or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest bones take the forces. That is whysafety belts make such good sense.

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Questions and Answers AboutSafety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accidentif I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safetybelt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,even if you are upside down. And your chance ofbeing conscious during and after an accident,so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greaterif you are belted.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have towear safety belts?

A: Airbags are in many vehicles today and will bein most of them in the future. But they aresupplemental systems only; so they work withsafety belts — not instead of them. Every airbagsystem ever offered for sale has required the use ofsafety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that hasairbags, you still have to buckle up to get the mostprotection. That is true not only in frontal collisions,but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in anaccident — even one that is not your fault — youand your passengers can be hurt. Being a gooddriver does not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)of home. And the greatest number of seriousinjuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than40 mph (65 km/h).

Safety belts are for everyone.

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How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyThis part is only for people of adult size.

Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are differentrules for smaller children and babies. If a child will beriding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-28or Infants and Young Children on page 1-31. Followthose rules for everyone’s protection.

First, you will want to know which restraint systems yourvehicle has.

We will start with the driver position.

Driver Position

Lap-Shoulder BeltThe driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wearit properly.

1. Close and lock the door.

2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To seehow, see “Seats” in the Index.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Do not let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quickly. If this happens, let the beltgo back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the beltacross you more slowly.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.If the belt is not long enough, see Safety BeltExtender on page 1-27.Make sure the release button on the buckle ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckleend of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be lesslikely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, thebelt would apply force at your abdomen. This could causeserious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should goover the shoulder and across the chest. These parts ofthe body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash,or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.

{CAUTION:

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you would moveforward too much, which could increase injury.The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

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A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

{CAUTION:

You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash,the belt would go up over your abdomen. Thebelt forces would be there, not at the pelvicbones. This could cause serious internalinjuries. Always buckle your belt into thebuckle nearest you.

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A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.

{CAUTION:

You can be seriously injured if you wear theshoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, yourbody would move too far forward, which wouldincrease the chance of head and neck injury.Also, the belt would apply too much force tothe ribs, which are not as strong as shoulderbones. You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen.

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A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you would not have the full widthof the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt istwisted, make it straight so it can workproperly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out ofthe way. If you slam the door on it, you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle.

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt,and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible,below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is morelikely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. Forpregnant women, as for anyone, the key to makingsafety belts effective is wearing them properly.

Right Front Passenger PositionTo learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safetybelt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-14.

The right front passenger’s safety belt works the sameway as the driver’s safety belt — except for thefollowing.

If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out allthe way, you will engage the child restraint lockingfeature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all theway and start again.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt thelatch plate and keep pulling until you can bucklethe belt.

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Rear Seat PassengersIt is very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than thosewho are wearing safety belts.

Rear passengers who are not safety belted can bethrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strikeothers in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

Lap-Shoulder BeltAll rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts.Here is how to wear one properly.

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Do not let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quickly. If this happens, let the beltgo back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the beltacross you more slowly.

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2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt thelatch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.If the belt is not long enough, see Safety BeltExtender on page 1-27.Make sure the release button on the buckle ispositioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

3. To make the lap belt part tight, pull down onthe buckle end of the belt as you pull up onthe shoulder part.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash,this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And youwould be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slidunder it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Theshoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest. These parts of the body are best able totake belt restraining forces.The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash,or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

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You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you would moveforward too much, which could increase injury.The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesfor Children and Small AdultsRear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for small adults. When installed ona shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positionsthe belt away from the neck and head.

There is one guide for each outboard passengerposition in the rear seat. To provide added safety beltcomfort for children who have outgrown child restraintsand booster seats and for smaller adults, the comfortguides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here ishow to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt:

1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge ofthe seatback and the interior body to remove theguide from its storage clip.

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2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt, and insert the two edges of thebelt into the slots of the guide.

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.The elastic cord must be under the belt with theguide on top.

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4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-22.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder.

To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze thebelt edges together so that you can take them out ofthe guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storageclip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn theguide and the clip inward and insert it in between theseatback and the interior body, leaving only theloop of elastic cord exposed.

Safety Belt PretensionersYour vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. You willfind them on the buckle end of the safety belts for thedriver and right front passenger. They help thesafety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in amoderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash.

Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash,you will need to get new ones, and probably othernew parts for your safety belt system. See ReplacingRestraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-63.

Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it.

But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer willorder you an extender. It is free. When you go in toorder it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, sothe extender will be long enough for you. To help avoidpersonal injury, do not let someone else use it, anduse it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extenderhas been designed for adults. Never use it for securingchild seats. To wear it, just attach it to the regularsafety belt. For more information, see the instructionsheet that comes with the extender.

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Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.

Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?

A: If possible, an older child should wear alap-shoulder belt and get the additional restrainta shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder beltshould not cross the face or neck. The lapbelt should fit snugly below the hips, just touchingthe top of the thighs. It should never be wornover the abdomen, which could cause severe oreven fatal internal injuries in a crash.

Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear seat.

In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strikeother people who are buckled up, or can be thrownout of the vehicle. Older children need to use safetybelts properly.

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{CAUTION:

Never do this.

Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can not properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can becrushed together and seriously injured. A beltmust be used by only one person at a time.

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,but the child is so small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child’s face or neck?

A: If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window,move the child toward the center of the vehicle.If the child is sitting in the center rear seatpassenger position, move the child toward thesafety belt buckle. In either case, be sure that theshoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, sothat in a crash the child’s upper body would havethe restraint that belts provide. If the child issitting in a rear seat outside position, see RearSafety Belt Comfort Guides for Children andSmall Adults on page 1-25.

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{CAUTION:

Never do this.

Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the belt inthis way, in a crash the child might slide underthe belt. The belt’s force would then be appliedright on the child’s abdomen. That could causeserious or fatal injuries.

The lap portion of the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. Thisapplies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

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Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and inevery Canadian province says children up to someage must be restrained while in a vehicle.

Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,they should have the protection provided by appropriaterestraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’sadult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice.Instead, they need to use a child restraint.

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People should never hold a baby in theirarms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesnot weigh much — until a crash. During acrash a baby will become so heavy it is notpossible to hold it. For example, in a crash atonly 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb (5.5 kg) babywill suddenly become a 240-lb (110 kg) forceon a person’s arms. A baby should be securedin an appropriate restraint.

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{CAUTION:

Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts offer protection for adults and olderchildren, but not for young children andinfants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt systemnor its airbag system is designed for them.Young children and infants need the protectionthat a child restraint system can provide.

Q: What are the different types of add-on childrestraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by thevehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types.Selection of a particular restraint should takeinto consideration not only the child’s weight, height,and age but also whether or not the restraint willbe compatible with the motor vehicle in which itwill be used.

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For most basic types of child restraints, there aremany different models available. When purchasinga child restraint, be sure it is designed to beused in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint willhave a label saying that it meets federal motorvehicle safety standards.

The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that comewith the restraint state the weight and heightlimitations for a particular child restraint. In addition,there are many kinds of restraints available forchildren with special needs.

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Newborn infants need complete support,including support for the head and neck.This is necessary because a newborn infant’sneck is weak and its head weighs so muchcompared with the rest of its body. In acrash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settlesinto the restraint, so the crash forces can bedistributed across the strongest part of aninfant’s body, the back and shoulders. Infantsalways should be secured in appropriateinfant restraints.

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The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship bones are still so small that the vehicle’sregular safety belt may not remain low on thehip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settleup around the child’s abdomen. In a crash,the belt would apply force on a body area thatis unprotected by any bony structure. Thisalone could cause serious or fatal injuries.Young children always should be secured inappropriate child restraints.

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Child Restraint Systems

An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or position a child on a continuous flatsurface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests towardthe center of the vehicle.

A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with theseating surface against the back of the infant. Theharness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash,acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.

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A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed toimprove the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner,and some high-back booster seats have a five-pointharness. A booster seat can also help a child to seeout the window.

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Q: How do child restraints work?

A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchildren. A built-in child restraint system is apermanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-onchild restraint system is a portable one, whichis purchased by the vehicle’s owner.

For many years, add-on child restraints have usedthe adult belt system in the vehicle. To helpreduce the chance of injury, the child also has to besecured within the restraint. The vehicle’s beltsystem secures the add-on child restraint in thevehicle, and the add-on child restraint’s harnesssystem holds the child in place within the restraint.

One system, the three-point harness, has strapsthat come down over each of the infant’s shouldersand buckle together at the crotch. The five-pointharness system has two shoulder straps, twohip straps and a crotch strap. A shield may take theplace of hip straps. A T-shaped shield hasshoulder straps that are attached to a flat padwhich rests low against the child’s body. A shelf- orarmrest-type shield has straps that are attachedto a wide, shelf-like shield that swings up or tothe side.

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is,it will have a label saying that it meets federal motorvehicle safety standards.Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You mayfind these instructions on the restraint itself or in abooklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system orthe LATCH system in your vehicle, but the child alsohas to be secured within the restraint to help reduce thechance of personal injury. When securing an add-onchild restraint, refer to the instructions that come with therestraint which may be on the restraint itself or in abooklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraintinstructions are important, so if they are not available,obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.

Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.General Motors recommends that child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in arear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facingchild seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodatea rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visorsays, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in thefront.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing childis so great, if the air bag deploys.

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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s airbag inflates. This is because theback of the rear-facing child restraint would bevery close to the inflating airbag.

Even though the passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the passenger’s frontalairbag if the system detects a rear-facing childrestraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one canguarantee that an airbag will not deploy undersome unusual circumstance, even though it isturned off. General Motors recommends thatrear-facing child restraints be secured in therear seat, even if the airbag is off.

If you need to secure a forward-facing childrestraint in the right front seat, always movethe front passenger seat as far back as it willgo. It is better to secure the child restraint ina rear seat

Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the childrestraint properly.

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint canmove around in a collision or sudden stop and injurepeople in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secureany child restraint in your vehicle — even when nochild is in it.

Top StrapSome child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.”It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchoredto the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraintsare designed for use with or without the top strapbeing anchored. Others require the top strap alwaysto be anchored. Be sure to read and follow theinstructions for your child restraint. If yours requiresthat the top strap be anchored, do not use the restraintunless it is anchored properly.

If the child restraint does not have a top strap, onecan be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints.Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not akit is available.

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In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child restraintsalso have a top strap. If your child restraint has atop strap, it should be anchored.

Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchorpoints. Be sure to use an anchor point located on thesame side of the vehicle as the seating positionwhere the child restraint will be placed.

If you have an adjustable head restraint, route thetop strap under it.

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Each top tether bracket is designed to anchoronly one child restraint. Attaching more thanone child restraint to a single bracket couldcause the anchor to come loose or even breakduring a crash. A child or others could beinjured if this happens. To help prevent injuryto people and damage to your vehicle, attachonly one child restraint per bracket.

Once you have the top strap anchored, you will beready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the topstrap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions say.

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Top Strap Anchor Location

The top strap anchors are located on the filler panelbehind the rear seat head restraints. In order to accessthe anchors, you will have to open the covers.

Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in theright front passenger’s position if a national or local lawrequires that the top strap be anchored, or if theinstructions that come with the child restraint say thatthe top strap must be anchored. There is no placeto anchor the top strap in this position.

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethersfor Children (LATCH System)Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will findanchors for the rear seat outboard passenger positions.

This system, designed to make installation of childrestraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts.Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraintattachments to secure the restraints. Some restraintsalso use another vehicle anchor to secure a toptether strap.

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A. Lower AnchorageB. Lower AnchorageC. Top Tether

A. Lower AnchorageB. Lower Anchorage

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle,you need a child restraint designed for that system.

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To assist you in locatingthe lower anchors forthis child restraint system,each seating positionwith the LATCH systemhas a label on theseatback at each loweranchor position.

The labels are located near the base of rear outboardseating positions.

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If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attachedto its anchorage points, the restraint will notbe able to protect the child correctly. In acrash, the child could be seriously injured orkilled. Make sure that a LATCH-type childrestraint is properly installed using theanchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safetybelts to secure the restraint, following theinstructions that came with that restraint,and also the instructions in this manual.

Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System

1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seatingposition you want to use, where the bottom ofthe seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) on page 1-39.

2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

3. Attach and tighten the LATCH attachments on thechild restraint to the LATCH anchorages in thevehicle. The child restraint instructions will showyou how.

4. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach andtighten the top tether to the top tether anchorage.The child restraint instructions will show youhow. Also see Top Strap on page 1-37.

5. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, simply unhook the toptether from the top tether anchorage and thendisconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCHanchorages.

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Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Seat PositionIf your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) on page 1-39. See Top Strapon page 1-37 if the child restraint has one.

If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system,you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure thechild restraint in this position. Be sure to follow theinstructions that came with the child restraint. Securethe child in the child restraint when and as theinstructions say.


2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle’s safety belt through oraround the restraint. The child restraint instructionswill show you how.

Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.

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3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.

4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shoulderbelt back into the retractor. If you are using aforward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpfulto use your knee to push down on the childrestraint as you tighten the belt.


To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ssafety belt and let it go back all the way. The safetybelt will move freely again and be ready to work for anadult or larger child passenger.

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Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat PositionYour vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rearseat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing childrestraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-36.

In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensingsystem. The passenger sensing system is designed toturn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbagwhen an infant in a rear-facing infant seat or a smallchild in a forward-facing child restraint or booster seat isdetected. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-58and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-40for more information on this including importantsafety information.

A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facingchild seat in the front.” This is because the risk to therear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

{CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s airbag inflates. This is because theback of the rear-facing child restraint would bevery close to the inflating airbag.

Even though the passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the passenger’s frontalairbag if the system detects a rear-facing childrestraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one canguarantee that an airbag will not deploy undersome unusual circumstance, even though it isturned off. General Motors recommends thatrear-facing child restraints be secured in therear seat, even if the airbag is off.

If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint inthe right front seat position, move the seat as farback as it will go before securing the forward-facingchild restraint. See Manual Passenger Seat on page 1-2or Power Seats on page 1-2.

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If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) on page 1-39.

There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’sposition. Do not secure a child seat in this position if anational or local law requires that the top strap beanchored, or if the instructions that come with the childrestraint say that the top strap must be anchored. SeeTop Strap on page 1-37 if your child restraint has one.

You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the childrestraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructionsthat came with the child restraint. Secure the child in thechild restraint when and as the instructions say.

1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s frontalairbag. See Passenger Sensing System onpage 1-58. General Motors recommends thatrear-facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat,even if the airbag is off. If your child restraint isforward-facing, move the seat as far back as it willgo before securing the child restraint in thisseat. See Manual Passenger Seat on page 1-2 orPower Seats on page 1-2.When the passenger sensing system has turned offthe right front passenger’s frontal airbag, the offindicator in the passenger airbag status indicatorshould light and stay lit when you turn the ignition toON or START. See Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator on page 3-40.


3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle’s safety belt through oraround the restraint. The child restraint instructionswill show you how.

Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.

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6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shoulderbelt back into the retractor. If you are using aforward-facing child restraint, you may find ithelpful to use your knee to push down on thechild restraint as you tighten the belt. You shouldnot be able to pull more of the belt from theretractor once the lock has been set.


8. If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the rearviewmirror will be lit and stay lit when the key is turnedto ON or START.

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint.

If after reinstalling the child restraint and restartingthe vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to makesure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the childrestraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightlyrecline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seatcushion if possible. Also make sure the child restraint isnot trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If thishappens, adjust the head restraint.

A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket,or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers heaters ormassagers, located between the seat cushion and thechild restraint or small occupant, can affect how thepassenger sensing system operates. Remove anyadditional material from the seat cushion beforereinstalling/securing the child restraint or small occupant.

If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in thechild restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle andcheck with your dealer.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ssafety belt and let it go back all the way. The safetybelt will move freely again and be ready to work for anadult or larger child passenger.

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Airbag SystemYour vehicle has six airbags:

• A frontal airbag for the driver and another frontalairbag for the right front passenger,

• a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driverand another for the right front passenger,

• a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driverand passenger directly behind the driver, and

• a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger and the person seated directly behindthat passenger.

Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk ofinjury from the force of an inflating airbag. But theseairbags must inflate very quickly to do their joband comply with federal regulations.

Here are the most important things to know about theairbag system:

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crashif you are not wearing your safety belt — even ifyou have airbags. Wearing your safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your chance ofhitting things inside the vehicle or being ejectedfrom it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints”to the safety belts. All airbags are designed towork with safety belts but do not replace them.Frontal airbags for the driver and right frontpassenger are designed to deploy only inmoderate to severe frontal and near frontalcrashes. They are not designed to inflate inrollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or inmany side crashes. And, for some unrestrainedoccupants, frontal airbags may provide lessprotection in frontal crashes than moreforceful airbags have provided in the past.The seat-mounted side impact airbags androof-mounted side impact airbags are designedto inflate only in moderate to severe crasheswhere something hits the side of your vehicle.

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They are not designed to inflate in frontal,in rollover or in rear crashes. Everyone inyour vehicle should wear a safety beltproperly — whether or not there is an airbagfor that person.

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Both frontal and side impact airbags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of aneye. If you are too close to an inflating airbag,as you would be if you were leaning forward,it could seriously injure you. Safety belts helpkeep you in position for airbag inflation beforeand during a crash. Always wear your safetybelt even with frontal airbags. The drivershould sit as far back as possible while stillmaintaining control of the vehicle. Occupantsshould not lean on or sleep against the door.

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Anyone who is up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts offer the best protection for adults, butnot for young children and infants. Neither thevehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbagsystem is designed for them. Young childrenand infants need the protection that a childrestraint system can provide. Always securechildren properly in your vehicle. To read how,see Older Children on page 1-28 or Infants andYoung Children on page 1-31 .

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel, whichshows the airbag symbol.

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The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-39for more information.

Where Are the Airbags?

The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel.

The front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side.

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The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of thedriver’s seatback closest to the door.

The right front passenger’s side impact airbag is in theside of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.

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The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driverand the passenger directly behind the driver is in theceiling above the side windows.

The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the frontpassenger and the passenger directly behind the frontpassenger is in the ceiling above the side windows.

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{CAUTION:

If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the airbag might not inflate properlyor it might force the object into that personcausing severe injury or even death. The pathof an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Donot put anything between an occupant and anairbag, and do not attach or put anything onthe steering wheel hub or on or near any otherairbag covering. Do not let seat covers blockthe inflation path of a side impact airbag.

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If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person causingsevere injury or even death. The path of aninflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not putanything between an occupant and an airbag,and do not attach or put anything on thesteering wheel hub or on or near any otherairbag covering. And, because your vehiclehas side impact airbags, never secure anythingto the roof of your vehicle by routing the ropeor tiedown through any door or windowopening. If you do, the path of an inflating sideimpact airbag will be blocked. The path of aninflating airbag must be kept clear.

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When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflateonly if the impact exceeds a predetermined deploymentthreshold. Deployment thresholds take into accounta variety of desired deployment and non-deploymentevents and are used to predict how severe a crashis likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and helprestrain the occupants. Whether your frontal airbagswill or should deploy is not based on how fast yourvehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit,the direction of the impact and how quickly yourvehicle slows down.

In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal airbags,which adjust the restraint according to crash severity.Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic frontalsensor, which helps the sensing system distinguishbetween a moderate frontal impact and a more severefrontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, theseairbags inflate at a level less than full deployment.For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs.If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wallthat does not move or deform, the threshold levelfor the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph(19 to 26 km/h), and the threshold level for a fulldeployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to 38.5 km/h).

(The threshold level can vary, however, with specificvehicle design, so that it can be somewhat aboveor below this range.)

Airbags may inflate at different crash speeds.For example:

• If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbagcould inflate at a different crash speed than ifthe object were moving.

• If the object deforms, the airbag could inflate at adifferent crash speed than if the object does notdeform.

• If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole) theairbag could inflate at a different crash speed than ifthe vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall).

• If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle theairbag could inflate at a different crash speed than ifthe vehicle goes straight into the object.

The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger)are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rearimpacts, or in many side impacts because inflationwould not likely help the occupants.

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The side impact airbags are designed to inflate inmoderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbagwill inflate if the crash severity is above the system’sdesigned “threshold level.” The threshold level can varywith specific vehicle design. Side impact airbags arenot designed to inflate in frontal or near-frontal impacts,rollovers or rear impacts, because inflation would notlikely help the occupant. A side impact airbag willonly deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck.In any particular crash, no one can say whetheran airbag should have inflated simply because of thedamage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costswere. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined bythe angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicleslows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts. For sideimpact airbags, inflation is determined by the locationand severity of the impact.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensingsystem detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For bothfrontal and side impact airbags, the sensing systemtriggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflatesthe airbag. The inflator, airbag and related hardware areall part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel,instrument panel, the side of the front seatbacks closestto the door and the ceiling of the vehicle, near theside windows.

How Does an Airbag Restrain?In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheelor the instrument panel. In moderate to severe sidecollisions, even belted occupants can contact the insideof the vehicle. The airbag supplements the protectionprovided by safety belts. Airbags distribute the force ofthe impact more evenly over the occupant’s upperbody, stopping the occupant more gradually. But thefrontal airbags would not help you in many typesof collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts, and manyside impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motionis not toward the airbag. Side impact airbags would nothelp you in many types of collisions, including frontalor near frontal collisions, rollovers, and rear impacts,primarily because an occupant’s motion is not towardthose airbags. Airbags should never be regardedas anything more than a supplement to safety belts, andthen only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontalcollisions for the driver’s and right front passenger’sfrontal airbags, and only in moderate to severeside collisions for the side impact airbags.

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What Will You See After anAirbag Inflates?After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly thatsome people may not even realize the airbag inflated.Some components of the airbag module — the steeringwheel hub for the driver’s airbag, the instrument panel forthe right front passenger’s bag, the side of the seatbackclosest to the door for the seat-mounted side impactairbags and the area along the ceiling of your vehiclenear the side windows — will be hot for a short time.The parts of the bag that come into contact with you maybe warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be somesmoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflatedairbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver fromseeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stoppeople from leaving the vehicle.

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When an airbag inflates, there is dust in theair. This dust could cause breathing problemsfor people with a history of asthma or otherbreathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone inthe vehicle should get out as soon as it is safeto do so. If you have breathing problems butcan not get out of the vehicle after an airbaginflates, then get fresh air by opening awindow or a door. If you experience breathingproblems following an airbag deployment,you should seek medical attention.

Your vehicle has a feature that will automaticallyunlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on whenthe airbags inflate (if battery power is available). You canlock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off byusing the door lock and interior lamp controls. Thehazard warning flashers will also come on whenthe airbags deploy. If you want to turn them off, pressthe hazard warning flasher button twice.

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In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe right front passenger airbag.

• Airbags are designed to inflate only once. Afteran airbag inflates, you will need some new partsfor your airbag system. If you do not get them,the airbag system will not be there to help protectyou in another crash. A new system will includeairbag modules and possibly other parts. Theservice manual for your vehicle covers the needto replace other parts.

• Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing anddiagnostic module which records information aftera crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and EventData Recorders on page 7-10.

• Let only qualified technicians work on your airbagsystem. Improper service can mean that anairbag system will not work properly. See yourdealer for service.

Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’sor the right front passenger’s airbag, or the airbagcovering on the driver’s and right front passenger’sseatback, or the side impact airbag covering onthe ceiling near the side windows, the bag maynot work properly. You may have to replacethe airbag module in the steering wheel, both theairbag module and the instrument panel for the rightfront passenger’s airbag, the airbag module andseatback for the driver’s and right front passenger’sseat-mounted side impact airbags, or side impactairbag module and ceiling covering for theroof-mounted side impact airbag. Do not open orbreak the airbag coverings.

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Passenger Sensing SystemYour vehicle has a passenger sensing system for theright front passenger position. The passenger airbagstatus indicator will be visible when you turn your ignitionkey to ON or START. The words ON and OFF or thesymbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearviewmirror during the system check. When the system checkis complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, orthe symbol for on or the symbol for off will be visible.See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-40.

The passenger sensing system will turn off the rightfront passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions.The driver’s airbag and the side airbags are not partof the passenger sensing system.

The passenger sensing system works with sensorsthat are part of the right front passenger’s seat.The sensors are designed to detect the presence ofa properly-seated occupant and determine if thepassenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (mayinflate) or not.

Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.General Motors recommends that child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in arear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facingchild seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.

Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodatea rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visorsays, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in thefront.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing childis so great, if the airbag deploys.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – Canada

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{CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s airbag inflates. This is becausethe back of the rear-facing child restraintwould be very close to the inflating airbag.

Even though the passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the passenger’s frontalairbag if the system detects a rear-facingchild restraint, no system is fail-safe, and noone can guarantee that an airbag will notdeploy under some unusual circumstance,even though it is turned off. General Motorsrecommends that rear-facing child restraintsbe secured in the rear seat, even if theairbag is off.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn offthe right front passenger’s frontal airbag if:

• the right front passenger seat is unoccupied

• the system determines that an infant is present ina rear-facing infant seat

• the system determines that a small child is presentin a forward-facing child restraint

• the system determines that a small child is presentin a booster seat

• a right front passenger takes his/her weight off ofthe seat for a period of time

• the right front passenger seat is occupied by asmaller person, such as a child who has outgrownchild restraints

• or if there is a critical problem with the airbagsystem or the passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing system has turned offthe passenger’s frontal airbag, the off indicator inthe rearview mirror will light and stay lit to remind youthat the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator on page 3-40.

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If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraintfollowing the child restraint manufacturer’s directionsand refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the RightFront Seat Position on page 1-44.

If after reinstalling the child restraint and restartingthe vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to makesure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing thechild restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens,slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust theseat cushion if possible. Also make sure the childrestraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint.If this happens, adjust the head restraint.

If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in thechild restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle andcheck with your dealer.

The passenger sensing system is designed toenable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontalairbag anytime the system senses that a person ofadult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’sseat. When the passenger sensing system hasallowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator willlight and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active.

For some children who have outgrown child restraintsand for very small adults, the passenger sensing systemmay or may not turn off the right front passenger’sfrontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seatingposture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle whohas outgrown child restraints should wear a safetybelt properly — whether or not there is an airbag forthat person.

If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could bebecause that person is not sitting properly in the seat.If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person toplace the seatback in the fully upright position, thensit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion,with the person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart thevehicle and have the person remain in this positionfor about two minutes. This will allow the systemto detect that person and then enable the passenger’sairbag.

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If the airbag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and stays on,it means that something may be wrong withthe airbag system. If this ever happens, havethe vehicle serviced promptly, because anadult-size person sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat may not have the protectionof the frontal airbag. See Airbag ReadinessLight on page 3-39 for more on this, includingimportant safety information.

A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket,or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seatheaters and seat massagers can affect how well thepassenger sensing system operates. Remove anyadditional material from the seat cushion beforereinstalling or securing the child restraint or smalloccupant. You may want to consider not using seatcovers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle hasthe passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment toYour Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-62 for moreinformation about modifications that can affect how thesystem operates.

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Servicing Your Airbag-EquippedVehicleAirbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the airbag system in several placesaround your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manualhave information about servicing your vehicle and theairbag system. To purchase a service manual, seeService Publications Ordering Information on page 7-12.

{CAUTION:

For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key isturned off and the battery is disconnected, anairbag can still inflate during improper service.You can be injured if you are too close to anairbag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrappedwith yellow tape, yellow coverings or yellowconnectors. They are probably part of theairbag systems. Be sure to follow properservice procedures, and make sure the personperforming work for you is qualified to do so.

The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.

Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle

Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will affect my advanced airbag system?

A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats,safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnosticmodule (located under the driver’s seat), orthe inside rearview mirror can affect the operationof the advanced airbag system. If you havequestions, call Customer Assistance. The phonenumbers and addresses for Customer Assistanceare in Step Two of the Customer SatisfactionProcedure in this manual. See CustomerSatisfaction Procedure on page 7-2.

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Restraint System Check

Checking Your Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for anyother loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If yousee anything that might keep a safety belt systemfrom doing its job, have it repaired.

Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in acrash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a beltis torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, andhave them repaired or replaced. (The airbag systemdoes not need regular maintenance.)

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash

{CAUTION:

A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint systemmay not properly protect the person using it,resulting in serious injury or even death in acrash. To help make sure your restraintsystems are working properly after a crash,have them inspected and any necessaryreplacements made as soon as possible.

If you have had a crash, do you need new belts orLATCH system parts?

After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.But if the belts were stretched, as they would be ifworn during a more severe crash, then you neednew parts.

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If the LATCH system was being used during a moresevere crash, you may need new LATCH system parts.

If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collisiondamage also may mean you will need to have LATCHsystem, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the beltor LATCH system was not being used at the time ofthe collision.

If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbagsystem parts. See the part on the airbag system earlierin this section.

If the frontal airbags inflate, you will also need to replacethe driver’s and right front passenger’s safety belt buckleassembly. Be sure to do so. Then the new buckleassembly will be there to help protect you in a collision.

After a crash you may need to replace the driver andfront passenger’s safety belt buckle assemblies, even ifthe frontal airbags have not deployed. The driverand front passenger’s safety belt buckle assembliescontain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safetybelt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has beenin a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays onafter you start your vehicle or while you are driving.See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-39.

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Keys ...............................................................2-3Remote Keyless Entry System .........................2-4Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2-5

Doors and Locks .............................................2-8Central Door Unlocking System ........................2-9Power Door Locks ..........................................2-9Delayed Locking .............................................2-9Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-10Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-10Lockout Protection ........................................2-11Trunk ..........................................................2-12

Windows ........................................................2-14Power Windows ............................................2-15Sun Visors ...................................................2-17

Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-18Theft-Deterrent System ..................................2-18Immobilizer ..................................................2-19Immobilizer Operation ....................................2-20

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-22New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-22Ignition Positions ..........................................2-22Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-24Starting Your Engine .....................................2-25Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-25Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-26Manual Transmission Operation ......................2-31Parking Brake ..............................................2-34Shifting Into Park (P)

(Automatic Transmission) ............................2-35Shifting Out of Park (P) .................................2-37Parking Your Vehicle

(Manual Transmission) ...............................2-38Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-39Engine Exhaust ............................................2-39Running Your Engine While

You Are Parked ........................................2-40

Section 2 Features and Controls

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Mirrors ...........................................................2-41Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with

OnStar® ...................................................2-41Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with

OnStar® and Compass ...............................2-41Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-43Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .....................2-44Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-45Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-45

OnStar ® System .............................................2-45HomeLink ® Transmitter ...................................2-47

Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter .........2-48

Storage Areas ................................................2-51Glove Box ...................................................2-51Cupholder(s) ................................................2-51Center Console Storage Area .........................2-51Map Pocket .................................................2-52Roof Rack Provisions ....................................2-52Convenience Net ..........................................2-52

Sunroof .........................................................2-53Vehicle Personalization ...................................2-54

Memory Seat and Mirrors ..............................2-54

Section 2 Features and Controls

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Keys

{CAUTION:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Thechildren or others could be badly injured oreven killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehiclewith children.

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One key works allof the lock cylinderson the vehicle.

Your vehicle has an Immobilizer Vehicle Theft-deterrentSystem. The key has a transponder in the key headthat matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column.If a replacement key or any additional key is needed,you must purchase it from your dealer. The key will havePK3+ stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag thatcame with the original keys. Give this tag to your dealerif you need a new key made. For more informationon Immobilizer see Immobilizer Operation on page 2-20.

Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.Be sure you have spare keys.

In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance.See Roadside Service on page 7-6.

If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system withan active subscription and you lock your keys insidethe vehicle, OnStar may be able to send a command tounlock your vehicle. See OnStar® System on page 2-45for more information.

Remote Keyless Entry SystemYour keyless entry system operates on a radiofrequency subject to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:



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Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment.

At times you may notice a decrease in range. This isnormal for any remote keyless entry system. If thetransmitter does not work or if you have to stand closerto your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

• Check the distance. You may be too far from yourvehicle. You may need to stand closer duringrainy or snowy weather.

• Check the location. Other vehicles or objects maybe blocking the signal. Take a few steps to theleft or right, hold the transmitter higher, andtry again.

• Check to determine if battery replacement isnecessary. See “Battery Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry System Operation onpage 2-5.

• If you are still having trouble, see your dealer ora qualified technician for service.

Remote Keyless Entry SystemOperationWith this feature, you can lock and unlock the doorsor the trunk and turn on your vehicle’s interior lampsfrom about 10 feet (3 m) away using the remote keylessentry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

Q (Lock): Press thissymbol on the remotekeyless entry transmitterto lock the doors. This alsoarms the theft-deterrentsystem.

You can program your vehicle so that the exteriorlamps will flash and/or the horn will sound when youlock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter.See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74 formore information on programming this feature.

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If your vehicle is programmed for remote confirmation,the doors must be closed for this feature to work. Ifa door is open, remote confirmation will be canceled.

W(Unlock): Press this symbol on the remotekeyless entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s door.This also disarms the theft-deterrent system. Pressthe button again to unlock the rest of the doors.

You can program your vehicle so that the exteriorlamps will flash when you unlock the doors with theremote keyless entry transmitter. See DIC VehiclePersonalization on page 3-74 for more information onprogramming this feature.

If your vehicle is programmed for remote confirmation,the doors must be closed for this feature to work. Ifa door is open, remote confirmation will be canceled.

L(Panic Alarm): The remote keyless entry transmittercomes equipped with an instant panic alarm. Pressthe horn symbol when the ignition is turned off. The hornwill sound and the exterior lamps will flash for up to30 seconds. To stop the instant panic alarm, press thesymbol again or turn the ignition to ON.

V (Trunk): Press this button to open the trunk.

The remote keyless entry transmitter can be used torecall the memory settings for up to two drivers. Formore information, see DIC Vehicle Personalization onpage 3-74 and Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2-54.

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your VehicleEach remote keyless entry transmitter is coded toprevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement canbe purchased through your dealer. Remember to bringany remaining transmitters with you when you go toyour dealer. When the dealer matches the replacementtransmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmittersmust also be matched. Once your dealer has coded thenew transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlockyour vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of fourtransmitters matched to it.

Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about four years.

You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’twork at the normal range in any location. If you haveto get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,it’s probably time to change the battery.

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Notice: When replacing the battery, use care notto touch any of the circuitry. Static from your bodytransferred to these surfaces may damage thetransmitter.

1. Use a flat thin object to pry open the transmitter.

2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencilor similar object to remove the old battery.Do not use a metal object.

3. Insert the new battery as the instructions underthe cover indicate.

4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to besure no moisture can enter.

5. Press any button on the remote keyless entrytransmitter to resynchronize the transmitter.

6. Check the operation of the transmitter.

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Doors and Locks

{CAUTION:

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — can

easily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked,the handle will not open it. You increasethe chance of being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash if the doors are notlocked. So, wear safety belts properlyand lock the doors whenever you drive.

• Young children who get into unlockedvehicles may be unable to get out. A childcan be overcome by extreme heat and cansuffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Always lock your vehiclewhenever you leave it.

• Outsiders can easily enter through anunlocked door when you slow down orstop your vehicle. Locking your doorscan help prevent this from happening.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.

Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system,you must unlock the doors from the outside with the keyor remote keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting offthe alarm. If the windows are down and the doorsare locked, don’t reach in to manually unlock the vehiclebecause you will set off the alarm.

From the inside, use themanual lock levers locatedon the door panels nearthe windows.

Push down on the manual lock lever to lock the door.To unlock the door, pull up on the lever.

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Central Door Unlocking SystemYour vehicle has a central door unlocking feature.When unlocking the driver’s door, you can unlock theother doors by holding the key in the turned position fora few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice inthe lock cylinder.

Power Door Locks

The power door lockswitches are locatedon the front doors.

Press the bottom part of the power door lock switchto lock or the top of the switch to unlock all the doorsat once.The rear doors do not have power door lock switches.You must use the manual levers to lock and unlockthe rear doors when riding in the rear seat.

Delayed LockingWith this feature, you can delay the actual locking ofthe doors.

When the power door lock switch or the lock button onthe remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed whenthe key is not in the ignition and the driver’s dooris opened, a chime will sound three times indicating thatdelayed locking is active.

When all the doors are closed, the doors will lockautomatically after five seconds. If a door is reopenedbefore five seconds have elapsed, the five second timerwill reset itself once all the doors are closed again.

You can press the door lock switch or the lock buttonon the remote keyless entry transmitter again to overridethis feature and lock the doors immediately.

You can turn this feature off using the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). When delayed locking is off, the doorswill lock immediately when you press the powerdoor lock switch or the lock button on the remote keylessentry transmitter. See DIC Vehicle Personalization onpage 3-74 for more information.

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Programmable AutomaticDoor LocksIf your vehicle has an automatic transmission, yourvehicle is programmed so that when the doorsare closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever ismoved out of PARK (P), all the doors will lock. Thedoors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle andmove the shift lever back into PARK (P).

If your vehicle has a manual transmission, the vehicle isprogrammed so that the doors will lock automaticallyafter the vehicle speed reaches 5 mph (8 km). The doorswill not automatically unlock until the ignition is turnedoff and the key is removed from the ignition switch.

If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the doors arelocked, have that person use the manual lever orpower door lock switch. When the door is closed again,it will not lock automatically. Use the manual lever orthe power door lock switch to lock the door.

The power door locks can be programmed throughprompts displayed on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). These prompts allow you to choosevarious lock and unlock settings. For more informationon programming, see DIC Vehicle Personalizationon page 3-74.

Rear Door Security LocksYour vehicle is equipped with rear door security locksthat prevent passengers from opening the rear doorson your vehicle from the inside.

The rear door securitylocks are located on theinside edge of eachrear door. You mustopen the rear doors toaccess them.

To use these locks, do the following:

1. Insert your key into the slot next to the rear doorsecurity lock label and turn it to engage the lock.

2. Close the door.

3. Repeat the steps for the other rear door.

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The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened fromthe inside when this feature is in use.

When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following:

1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entrytransmitter, the front door power lock switch orby lifting the rear door manual lock.

2. Then open the door from the outside.

To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following:

1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.

2. Insert your key into the slot next to the reardoor security lock label and turn it to disengagethe lock.

3. Repeat the steps for the other lock.

The rear door locks will now work normally.

Lockout ProtectionIf you press the power door lock switch when the key isin the ignition and any door is open, all the doorswill lock and only the driver’s door will unlock. If youclose the doors, you can lock them using the remotekeyless entry transmitter. Be sure to remove thekey from the ignition when locking your vehicle.

This feature can be overridden by pressing the lockbutton on the remote keyless entry transmitter orby pressing the power lock switch a second time.

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Trunk

{CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lidopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You cannot see orsmell CO. It can cause unconsciousness andeven death. If you must drive with the trunk lidopen or if electrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass through the sealbetween the body and the trunk lid:

• Make sure all other windows are shut.• Turn the fan on your heating or cooling

system to its highest speed and select thecontrol setting that will force outside airinto your vehicle. See Climate ControlSystem in the Index.

• If you have air outlets on or under theinstrument panel, open them all the way.

See Engine Exhaust on page 2-39 .

Trunk Lock Release

The remote trunk releasebutton is located on thelower portion of thedriver’s door.

To use this feature, an automatic transmission must bein PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and your manualtransmission must be in NEUTRAL with the parkingbrake set.

Press the button to open the trunk. You can also pressthe button with the trunk symbol on the remotekeyless entry transmitter to open the trunk.

If your vehicle is ever without power, you can stillaccess the trunk area. Use one of the followingprocedures to open the trunk manually.

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If your vehicle is equipped with the rear seatpass-through door, do the following:

1. Fold the rear armrest down and open thepass-through door. See “Rear-Seat Pass Through”following for more information.

2. Reach upward through the opening to locate theemergency trunk release handle. See “EmergencyTrunk Release Handle” following.

3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to openthe trunk lid.

If your vehicle is equipped with the split folding rearseat, do the following:

1. Fold down the rear seatback. See Split FoldingRear Seat on page 1-6 for more information.

2. Reach upward through the opening to locate thetrunk release handle.

3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to openthe trunk lid.

Rear-Seat Pass ThroughIf your vehicle is equipped with the rear seat-passthrough door, you can access the trunk without openingthe trunk lid. This is especially useful when transportinglong items.

To open the door, pull down the rear seat armrest.Then pull the lever all the way down to release the door.

To close the panel, push the door up and back intoplace. Then try to open the door without pulling up onthe lever to make sure it is locked into place.

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Emergency Trunk Release Handle

Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handleas a tie-down or anchor point when securing items inthe trunk may damage it. Use the emergency trunkrelease handle only to help you open the trunk lid.

There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk releasehandle located on the back wall of the trunk. This handlewill glow following exposure to light. Pull the releasehandle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunkfrom the inside.

Windows

{CAUTION:

Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatand suffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave a child, ahelpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,especially with the windows closed in warm orhot weather.

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Power Windows

The power window switches are located on the armrestnear each window. Press the up or down arrows onthe switches to raise or lower the windows.

Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP)that allows you to use the power windows oncethe ignition has been turned off for up to 10 minutes.For more information, see Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) on page 2-24.

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Express-Down WindowThis feature is on all the power windows. Press the downarrow on the switch to the second position to activate theexpress-down feature. If you want to stop the window asit is lowering, press the down arrow on the switch again.

Express-Up WindowThis feature is on both front power windows. Press the uparrow on the switch to the second position to activate theexpress-up feature. If you want to stop the window as it israising, press the up arrow on the switch again.

Programming the Power WindowsIf the battery on your vehicle has been recharged,disconnected or is not working, you will need toreprogram each front power window for the express-upfeature to work. Before reprogramming, you will needto replace or recharge your vehicle’s battery.

To program each window, follow these steps:

1. With the ignition in ACCESSORY, ON or whenRetained Accessory Power (RAP) is active,press and hold the down arrow on the powerwindow switch until the window has fully opened.

2. Press the up arrow on the power window switchuntil the window is fully closed.

3. Continue holding up arrow on the switch forapproximately two seconds after the windowis completely closed.

The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the processfor the other front window.

Anti-Pinch FeatureIf any object is in the path of the window when theexpress-up feature is active, the window will stop atthe obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factoryposition. Weather conditions such as severe icing mayalso cause the window to auto-reverse. The windowwill return to normal operation once the obstruction orcondition is removed.

{CAUTION:

If express override is activated, the windowwill not reverse automatically. You or otherscould be injured and the window could bedamaged. Before you use express override,make sure that all people and obstructionsare clear of the window path.

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Express Window OverrideA condition may exist that causes auto-reversal of thewindow due to weather or an obstruction. In anemergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden ina supervised mode. Hold the window switch all theway down in the express position. The window will risefor as long as the switch is held. Once the switch isreleased, the express mode is re-activated.

In this mode, the window can still close on an object inits path. Use care when using the override mode.

Window LockoutThis feature allows you to disable the passengerwindow switches.

The passenger windowlockout button is locatedbelow the power windowswitches on the driver’sdoor armrest.

Press the button to disable the passenger windowcontrols. The light on the button will illuminate, indicatingthat the feature is in use. The passenger windows stillcan be raised or lowered using the driver’s windowswitches when the lockout feature is active.

To restore power to the passenger windows, press thebutton again. The light on the button will go out.

You can program this feature to disable all passengerwindows or only the rear passenger windows. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74 for moreinformation.

Sun VisorsSwing down the primary visor to block out glare. It canalso be detached from the center mount and movedto the side to block glare from that direction.

The driver’s sunshade may also have buttons for abuilt-in garage door opener. See HomeLink® Transmitteron page 2-47 for more information.

Lighted Visor Vanity MirrorPull the visor down and lift the cover. The light willautomatically come on. The light will go out when youclose the cover.

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Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothing we put on it can make itimpossible to steal.

Theft-Deterrent System

If your vehicle has thisfeature, the security light islocated on the instrumentpanel cluster.

If the ignition is off and a door is open, the securitylight will flash, reminding you to arm the theft-deterrentsystem.To arm the system, do the following:

1. Lock the door using the remote keyless entrytransmitter or the power door lock switch.

2. Close all the doors. The security light will illuminate.It should go off within approximately 30 seconds.Your security system is now armed.

If a door or a trunk is opened without a key or a remotekeyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and thelamps will flash for up to 30 seconds.

The theft-deterrent system won’t arm if you lock thedoors with a key or use the manual door lock. Itactivates only if you use the remote keyless entrytransmitter or the power lock on the door.

To avoid activating the alarm by accident do thefollowing:

• The vehicle should be locked with the door key orthe manual door lock after the doors are closed ifyou don’t want to arm the theft-deterrent system.

• Always unlock a door with a key or use the remotekeyless entry transmitter. Pressing the unlockbutton on the remote keyless entry transmitterdisables the theft-deterrent system. Unlocking adoor any other way will activate the alarm when adoor or the trunk is opened.

If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock thedriver’s door with your key. You can also turn off thealarm by using the unlock button on the remote keylessentry transmitter, or by starting the vehicle with avalid key.

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Testing the Alarm1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then

get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.

2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open,lock the vehicle using the power door lock switchor the remote keyless entry transmitter andclose the door. Wait approximately 30 secondsuntil the security light goes off.

3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manuallock and open the door. The horn will sound andthe exterior lamps will flash.

You can turn off the alarm by unlocking the driver’s doorwith your key, using the unlock button on the remotekeyless entry transmitter or by starting the car witha valid key.

If the alarm does not sound when it should, check tosee if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers onpage 5-97. If the fuse does not need to be replaced,you may need to have your vehicle serviced.

To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm thetheft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.

ImmobilizerThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:


2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.





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Immobilizer Operation

Your vehicleis equippedwith a passivetheft-deterrentsystem.

The system works when you turn the key to ON. Thekey uses a transponder that matches an immobilizercontrol unit in your vehicle. The correct key will start thevehicle. If the key is ever damaged, you may not beable to start your vehicle.

When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine doesnot start and the security light comes on, the key mayhave a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition offand try again.

If the engine still does not start, and the key appearsto be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,you may also want to check the fuse. See Fusesand Circuit Breakers on page 5-97. If the engine stilldoes not start with the other key, your vehicle needsservice. If your vehicle does start, the first key may befaulty. See your dealer who can service thetheft-deterrent system to have a new key made.

It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder tolearn the transponder value of a new or replacementkey. Up to 10 additional keys may be programmed forthe vehicle. This procedure is for learning additionalkeys only.

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Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys,only a GM dealer can service the theft-deterrent systemto have new keys made. To program additional keysyou will require two current driver’s keys. You must adda step to the following procedure. After Step 2, repeatSteps 1 and 2 with the second current driver’s key.Then continue with Step 3.

To program a new key do the following:

1. Verify that the new key has PK3+ stamped on it.

2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignitionand start the engine. If the engine will not start seeyour dealer for service.

3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF,and remove the key.

4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ONwithin ten seconds of removing the previous key.

5. The security light will turn off once the key hasbeen programmed. It may not be apparent thatthe security light went on due to how quickly thekey is programmed.

6. Repeat the Steps 1 through 4 if additional keysare to be programmed.

If you are ever driving and the security light comes onand stays on, you will be able to restart your engineif you turn it off. The theft-deterrent system, however,is not working properly and must be serviced byyour dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by thetheft-deterrent system at this time.

In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance.See Roadside Service on page 7-6.

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Starting and OperatingYour Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the longrun if you follow these guidelines for the first500 miles (805 km):

• Do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow.

• Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

• Do not make full-throttle starts; also refrainfrom using the full throttle while driving.

If these procedures are not followed, your engine,axle, or other parts could be damaged.

Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles(322 km) or so. During this time your new brakelinings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with newlinings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. Follow this break-in guideline everytime you get new linings.

Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towinga Trailer on page 4-40 for more information.

Ignition PositionsWith the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the keyto four different positions.

Notice: Using a tool to force the key from theignition switch could cause damage or break thekey. Use the correct key and turn the key onlywith your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in.If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right whileyou turn the key hard. If none of this works,then your vehicle needs service.

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A (OFF): This is the only position in which you caninsert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition,steering wheel and transmission. It is a theft-deterrentfeature.

B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you to usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers whenthe engine is off. This position will allow you to turn offthe engine, but still turn the steering wheel.

C (ON): This position is for driving. If your vehiclehas an automatic transmission and you turn offthe engine, the transmission will lock. If you need toshift the transmission out of PARK (P), the ignitionkey has to be in ON.

D (START): This position starts the engine.

Key Release Button(Manual Transmission)

The key cannot beremoved from theignition of manualtransmission vehicleunless the key releasebutton is used.

To remove the key, do the following:

1. Turn the key to ACCESSORY.

2. Press and release the button and then turnthe key to OFF.Do not hold the button in while turning thekey to OFF.

3. Pull the key straight out of the ignition switch.

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Steering Column Ignition Lock Release(Automatic Transmission)If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery withlow voltage, you can still release the ignition lock andremove the key. Use the following procedure to releasethe steering column:

1. Locate the plastic screw head on the undersideof the plastic cover for the steering column.

2. Insert a flat, thin object into the slot and turn ituntil the plastic piece detaches from the steeringcolumn cover.

3. Insert a narrow, pointed object into the hole in thesteering column cover and press the spring.

4. Then, turn the ignition switch to OFF and removethe key.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)The following accessories on your vehicle may be usedfor up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turnedfrom ON to OFF:

• Radio

• Power Windows

• Audio Steering Wheel Controls(if programmed)

• Sunroof

Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes orif a door is opened. If you want power for another10 minutes, close all the doors and turn the ignitionkey to ON and then back to OFF.

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Starting Your Engine

Automatic TransmissionMove your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine will not start in any other position — that isa safety feature. To restart when you are alreadymoving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if yourvehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage thetransmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when yourvehicle is stopped.

Manual TransmissionThe shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and theparking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to thefloor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not startif the clutch pedal is not all the way down — that isa safety feature.

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn yourignition key to START. Then, let go of the key; theengine will start automatically. The idle speedwill go down as your engine gets warm.

2. If your engine will not start, or starts but then stops,it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Trypushing your accelerator pedal all the way to thefloor and holding it there as you turn the keyto START. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stopsagain, do the same thing.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with theelectronics in your vehicle. If you add electricalparts or accessories, you could change the way theengine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,check with your dealer. If you do not, your enginemight not perform properly.

Engine Coolant HeaterYour vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolantheater.

In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the enginecoolant heater can help. You will get easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up.Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolantheater is not required.

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

The cord is located in the engine compartmenton the passenger’s side of the vehicle.You must remove the plastic cap to access the plug.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110 - volt AC outlet.

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Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outletcould cause an electrical shock. Also, thewrong kind of extension cord could overheatand cause a fire. You could be seriouslyinjured. Plug the cord into a properly groundedthree-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord willnot reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug andstore the cord as it was before to keep it awayfrom moving engine parts. If you do not, it couldbe damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater pluggedin? The answer depends on the outside temperature, thekind of oil you have, and some other things. Insteadof trying to list everything here, we ask that you contactyour dealer in the area where you will be parkingyour vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advicefor that particular area.

Automatic Transmission OperationIf your vehicle has an automatic transmission, theshift lever is located on the center console betweenthe front seats.

There are severaldifferent positionsfor the shift lever.

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PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels.It is the best position to use when you start the enginebecause your vehicle cannot move easily.

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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.

Do not leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured.To be sure your vehicle will not move, evenwhen you are on fairly level ground, alwaysset your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P)(Automatic Transmission) on page 2-35 .If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Traileron page 4-40 .

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before startingthe engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmissionshift lock control system. You must fully apply yourregular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out ofPARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever. Push theshift lever all the way into PARK (P) while pressing thebutton on the shift lever as you maintain brakeapplication. Then move the shift lever into the gear youwish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-37.

Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving forward could damage the transmission.The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle isstopped.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

At low vehicle speeds, you can also use REVERSE (R)to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out ofsnow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission.See If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow onpage 4-32 for additional information.

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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does notconnect with the wheels. To restart when you arealready moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You can alsouse NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

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Shifting into a drive gear while your engine isrunning at high speed is dangerous. Unlessyour foot is firmly on the brake pedal, yourvehicle could move very rapidly. You couldlose control and hit people or objects. Do notshift into a drive gear while your engine isrunning at high speed.

Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)with the engine running at high speed maydamage the transmission. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Be sure the engineis not running at high speed when shifting yourvehicle.

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is fornormal driving. If you need more power for passing,and you are:• Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the

accelerator pedal about halfway down.• Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push

the accelerator all the way down.

The transmission will shift down to a lower gear andhave more power.

Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice thatit is moving slowly or not shifting gears as youincrease speed may damage the transmission.Have your vehicle serviced right away. You candrive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D)for higher speeds until then.

FOURTH (4): This position is also used for normaldriving. However, it offers more power and lower fueleconomy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).

Here are examples for using FOURTH (4) instead ofAUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).• When driving on hilly, winding roads.• When going down a steep hill.

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THIRD (3): This position gives you more power. Youcan use THIRD (3) on hills. It can help control yourspeed as you go down steep mountain roads, but thenyou would also want to use your brakes off and on.

If the shift lever is put into THIRD (3), the transmissionwill not shift into THIRD (3) until the vehicle is movingslowly enough.

SECOND (2): This position gives you even morepower than THIRD (3). You can use it on very steephills, or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift lever isput in SECOND (2), the transmission will not shift intoSECOND (2) until the vehicle is going slowly enough).

FIRST (1): The transmission will automatically selectthis gear when conditions indicate that more poweris needed. You cannot select this gear manually.

Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehiclein one place on a hill using only the acceleratorpedal may damage the transmission. If youare stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping ona hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.

Sport Mode Button(Automatic Transmission)This button allows you to change the driving mode ofthe vehicle from the normal driving mode to a sportierdriving mode. In sport mode the vehicle will have firmershifting and increased performance.

The sport mode buttonis located on the centerconsole near thetransmission shift lever.

Press the button once to turn on the sport mode. Pressthe button again to return to normal driving mode.

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This light located on theinstrument panel clusterwill come on whilethe sport mode is active.

When driving in sport mode, the transmission mayremain in a gear longer than it would in normal drivingmode. Also, if the transmission is in AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (D) when the sport mode button ispressed, the transmission will immediately downshiftinto FOURTH (4) gear to provide more power. Both ofthese situations are normal and do not indicate atransmission problem.

When you turn off the ignition while driving in sportmode, the vehicle will remain in sport mode. Ifyour vehicle is equipped with the memory feature, thetransmission mode (sport or normal) will be savedwith the memory seat position. Press the sport modebutton again to turn off the feature and return to normaldriving mode.

Winter Driving Mode Button(Automatic Transmission)This feature provides more traction during slipperyconditions by using THIRD (3) gear when you beginto accelerate from a stopped position.

The winter drivingmode button is locatedon the center consolenear the transmissionshift lever.

Press this button once to turn on the winter drivingmode feature. Press it again to turn the feature off.The winter driving mode feature works when the vehicleis in any gear except SECOND (2).

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This light on the instrumentpanel cluster will come onwhen the winter drivingmode is active.

When you turn off the ignition while using this feature,winter mode is automatically turned off. The vehiclewill return to normal driving mode. You must select thewinter driving mode feature each time you restartthe vehicle if you wish to use the feature.

The transmission will be in THIRD (3) gear when thevehicle begins to move. Once the vehicle is moving, thevehicle will upshift normally.

The transmission will downshift when the acceleratorpedal is pressed and held for more than two seconds,and the vehicle will accelerate more slowly thannormal while using the winter driving mode.

This feature is not intended for continuous use or foruse when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snowor gravel. If your vehicle becomes stuck, see RockingYour Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-33 for moreinformation on how to free it.

Manual Transmission OperationIf your vehicle has a manual transmission, the shiftlever is located on the center console between thefront seats. The following explains how to operate themanual transmission.

This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manualtransmission.

Here is how to operate your transmission:

FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift intoFIRST (1). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal asyou press the accelerator pedal.

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You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going lessthan 40 mph (64 km/h). If you come to a complete stopand it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shiftlever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press theclutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).

SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up onthe accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2).Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you pressthe accelerator pedal.

THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) andSIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5)and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2).Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press theaccelerator pedal.

To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press thebrake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, pressthe clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift toNEUTRAL.

NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idleyour engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL when it iscentered in the shift pattern, not in any gear.

REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutchpedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutchpedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.

Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature thatallows you to safely shift into REVERSE (R) whilethe vehicle is rolling at less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Youwill be locked out if you try to shift into REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h).If you have turned your ignition off and wish to parkyour vehicle in REVERSE (R), you will have toovercome the lockout mechanism by moving the shiftlever quickly to the right, and immediately forwardinto gear using more force than a normal shift.

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Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)

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If you skip a gear when you downshift, youcould lose control of your vehicle. You couldinjure yourself or others. Don’t shift downmore than one gear at a time when youdownshift.

Notice: If you skip more than one gear when youdownshift, or if you race the engine when yourelease the clutch pedal while downshifting, youcould damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or thetransmission. Do not skip gears or race theengine when downshifting.

If the vehicle speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h),or if the engine is not running smoothly, you shoulddownshift to the next lower gear. You may haveto downshift two or more gears to keep the enginerunning smoothly or for good performance.

Skip Shift (CTS-V)

1r4: This may appear in the message center in thespeedometer during light throttle, low speed maneuvers(15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h)). When this messageappears, you can only shift from FIRST (1) toFOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2).

During the shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4), pull theshift lever straight back using light force on the shiftlever. You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) toturn off this feature. This helps you get the bestpossible fuel economy.

Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear exceptFOURTH (4) when the skip shift light comes onmay damage the transmission. Shift only fromFIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on.

This light comes on when:

• The engine coolant temperature is higherthan 169°F (76°C),

• you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and

• you are 21 percent throttle or less.

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Parking Brake

The parking brake pedalis located on the lowerportion of the instrumentpanel to the left of thesteering wheel.

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot and push the parking brakepedal down with your left foot.

If the ignition is on, the brake system warning lighton the instrument panel cluster should come on. If itdoes not, you need to have your vehicle serviced.See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-42 formore information.

To release the parking brake, pull the release leverlocated to the left of the steering wheel on theinstrument panel.

Notice: Driving with the parking brake on canoverheat the brake system and cause prematurewear or damage to brake system parts. Verify thatthe parking brake is fully released and the brakewarning light is off before driving.

A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set,the ignition is on and the vehicle begins to move.To stop the chime, fully release the parking brake.

If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill,see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40 for more information.

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Shifting Into Park (P)(Automatic Transmission)

{CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle canroll. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure your vehicle willnot move, even when you are on fairly levelground, use the steps that follow. If you arepulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer onpage 4-40.

To shift into PARK (P), use the following steps:

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing thebutton on the front of the shift lever while pushingthe lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.Release the button.

3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedaldown, set the parking brake with your left foot.See Parking Brake on page 2-34 for moreinformation.

4. Turn the key to OFF.

5. Remove the key from the ignition switch and take itwith you. If you can leave your vehicle with the keyin your hand, the vehicle is in PARK (P).

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Leaving Your Vehicle Withthe Engine Running(Automatic Transmission)

{CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.And, if you leave the vehicle with the enginerunning, it could overheat and even catch fire.You or others could be injured. Do not leaveyour vehicle with the engine running.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the enginerunning, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and yourparking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After youhave moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold theregular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can movethe shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushingthe button on the shift lever. If you can, it means thatthe shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P).

Torque Lock(Automatic Transmission)If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torquelock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake andthen shift into PARK (P) properly before you leavethe driver’s seat. To find out how, see “ShiftingInto PARK (P)” listed previously.

If torque lock does occur, you may need to haveanother vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some ofthe pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission,so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

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Shifting Out of Park (P)Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lockcontrol system. You have to fully apply your regularbrakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when theignition is in ON. See Automatic Transmission Operationon page 2-26 for more information.

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease the pressureon the shift lever. Push the shift lever all the wayinto PARK (P) while pushing the button on the shift leveras you maintain brake application. Then move theshift lever into the gear you want.

Shift Lock Release(Automatic Transmission)If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery withlow voltage, you can still shift the vehicle into PARK (P)and remove the ignition key. Use the followingprocedure to release the shift lever:

1. Pull up on the rear part of the leather boot thatsurrounds the shift lever.

2. Fold the boot upward to expose the mechanismbeneath the shift lever.

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3. Locate and remove the small oval cap near theforward, right side of the shifter mechanism.

4. Using a narrow, pointed tool, press down on themechanism under the cap so that you can movethe shift lever.

Parking Your Vehicle(Manual Transmission)Before you get out of your vehicle, place the shift leverin REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake.Turn the ignition key to OFF, press the release buttonand remove the key. See “Key Release Button”under Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for moreinformation.

If you are towing a trailer, see Towing a Traileron page 4-40.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Do notpark over papers, leaves, dry grass or otherthings that can burn.

Engine Exhaust

{CAUTION:

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see orsmell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.

You might have exhaust coming in if:• Your exhaust system sounds strange or

different.• Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.• Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.• Your vehicle was damaged when driving

over high points on the road or over roaddebris.

• Repairs were not done correctly.• Your vehicle or exhaust system had been

modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into yourvehicle:

• Drive it only with all the windows down toblow out any CO; and

• Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Running Your Engine WhileYou Are ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.

{CAUTION:

Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaust intoyour vehicle. See the earlier caution underEngine Exhaust on page 2-39 .

Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadlycarbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle evenif the climate control fan is at the highestsetting. One place this can happen is a garage.Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily.NEVER park in a garage with the enginerunning.

Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.See Winter Driving on page 4-28 .

{CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle canroll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured.To be sure your vehicle will not move, evenwhen you are on fairly level ground, alwaysset your parking brake after you move the shiftlever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle willnot move. See Shifting Into Park (P) (AutomaticTransmission) on page 2-35.

If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling atrailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40.

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Mirrors

Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror with OnStar ®

The vehicle may have an automatic dimming insiderearview mirror with OnStar® controls. For moreinformation about OnStar®, see OnStar® Systemon page 2-45.

O (On/Off): The on/off button, located on the lowerleft side of the mirror, is used for the automatic dimmingfunctions of the rearview mirror.

Mirror OperationThe automatic dimming feature comes on each timethe vehicle is started. Automatic dimming reducesthe glare of lights from behind the vehicle.To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off, pressand release the on/off button. The indicator light willilluminate when this feature is on.

Cleaning the MirrorWhen cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similarmaterial dampened with glass cleaner. Do not sprayglass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may causethe liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and CompassThe vehicle may have an automatic dimming insiderearview mirror with a compass and OnStar® controls.For more information about OnStar®, see OnStar®

System on page 2-45.

The mirror has an eight-point compass display in theupper right corner of the mirror. When on, the compassautomatically calibrates, or sets the driving direction,as the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle has the navigationoption, the direction the vehicle is facing will bedisplayed on the navigation screen.

O (On/Off): The on/off button is located on the lowerleft side of the mirror and is used for the automaticdimming and compass functions of the rearview mirror.

Mirror OperationThe automatic dimming feature comes on each time thevehicle is started.

To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off, pressthe on/off button. The indicator light will illuminatewhen this feature is on.

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Compass OperationPress the on/off button once to turn the compasson or off.

When the ignition and the compass feature are on,the compass will show two character boxes forapproximately two seconds. After two seconds, themirror will display the current compass direction.

Compass CalibrationIf after two seconds the display does not show acompass direction, (N for North for example), theremay be a strong magnetic field interfering with thecompass. Such interference may be caused by amagnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similarobject. If the letter C appears in the compass window,the compass may need to be reset or calibrated.

The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle incircles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display readsa direction.

The compass can be calibrated by pressing and holdingthe on/off button until a C is shown in the compassdisplay.

Compass VarianceCompass variance is the difference between earth’smagnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirroris not adjusted for compass variance, the compasscould give false readings.

The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving thefactory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass tocompensate for compass variance if the vehicle is drivenoutside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, suchas a long distance, cross-country trip, it will benecessary to adjust the compass variance.

To adjust for compass variance, do the following:

1. Find your current location and variance zonenumber on the zone map that follows.

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2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zonenumber appears on the display.

3. Once the zone number appears on the display,press the on/off button quickly until you reachthe correct zone number. If C appears in thecompass window, the compass may needcalibration. See “Compass Calibration” listedpreviously.

Cleaning the MirrorWhen cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similarmaterial dampened with glass cleaner. Do not sprayglass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may causethe liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

Outside Power Mirrors

The control on the driver’s door armrest operates bothoutside rearview mirrors.

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Press the left or right mirror symbol on the selectorswitch to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s sidemirror. The center position turns the control off sothat the mirrors will not move if the control pad istouched.

Once a mirror is selected, use the arrows on the controlpad to move the mirror to the correct direction. Adjusteach mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle andthe area behind your vehicle.

The mirrors can be manually folded inward to preventdamage when going through an automatic car wash.To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To return themirror to its original position, push outward. Be sureto return both mirrors to their original unfolded positionbefore driving.

If the vehicle has the memory package, the mirrors canbe programmed for personalization and curb viewassist. For more information, see Memory Seat andMirrors on page 2-54 and DIC Vehicle Personalizationon page 3-74.

Outside Curb View Assist MirrorIf the vehicle has the memory seat and mirrors, it will becapable of adjusting the passenger’s mirror to tilt to apreselected position when the vehicle is shifted intoREVERSE (R). Use this outside curb view assist featureto view the curb when parallel parking.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) andafter a five-second delay, the passenger’s mirrorwill return to its original position.

If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted,the mirror controls can be used. See Outside PowerMirrors on page 2-43 for more information.

The outside curb view assist can be turned or offthrough the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DICVehicle Personalization on page 3-74 for moreinformation.

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Outside Convex Mirror

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A convex mirror can make things (like othervehicles) look farther away than they really are.If you cut too sharply into the right lane, youcould hit a vehicle on your right. Check yourinside mirror or glance over your shoulderbefore changing lanes.

The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so that more can be seenfrom the driver’s seat. The mirror does not havea dimming feature.

Outside Heated MirrorsWhen the rear window defogger is turned on, it alsowarms both outside rearview mirrors to help clear themof fog or ice. See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual Climate Control System on page 3-27 for moreinformation.

OnStar ® SystemOnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellitetechnology, wireless communications, and call centersto provide you with a wide range of safety, security,information, and convenience services.

A complete OnStar® user’s guide and the terms andconditions of the OnStar® Subscription ServiceAgreement are included in the vehicle’s glove boxliterature. For more information, visit www.onstar.comor www.onstarcanada.com. Contact OnStar® at1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press theOnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Terms and conditions of the Subscription ServiceAgreement can be found at www.onstar.com orwww.onstarcanada.com.

OnStar ® ServicesThe OnStar® Safe and Sound Plan is included for thefirst year from the date of purchase. You can extendthis plan beyond the first year, or upgrade to theConnections and Directions Plan to meet your needs.For more information, press the OnStar® button to speakto an advisor.

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Safe and Sound Plan• Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment

• Emergency Services

• Roadside Assistance

• Stolen Vehicle Tracking

• AccidentAssist

• Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert

• Remote Diagnostics

• Online Concierge

Directions and Connections Plan• All Safe and Sound Plan Services

• Driving Directions

• RideAssist

• Information and Convenience Services

OnStar ® Personal CallingAs an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Callingcapability is a hands-free wireless phone that isintegrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placednationwide using simple voice commands with noadditional contracts and no additional roaming charges.To find out more about OnStar® Personal Calling,refer to the OnStar® user’s guide in the vehicle’s glovebox, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com;or speak to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar®

button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).

OnStar ® Virtual AdvisorVirtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar® Personal Callingthat uses minutes to access up-to-date weather andtraffic reports for your area, news and sports updates,stock quotes, entertainment, and more. You arealso able to listen and reply to E-mail through thevehicle’s audio system. Customize your informationprofile at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user’sguide for more information.

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OnStar ® Steering Wheel ControlsA steering wheel control on the CTS can be used tointeract with the OnStar® personal calling feature.

Press the control withthis symbol on the CTSsteering wheel to makea phone call.

When calling into voice mail systems, or to dial directorynumbers, press the control, say the number(s), thensay “dial”.

See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information.

HomeLink ® TransmitterIf your vehicle has thisfeature, the controlbuttons are located onthe driver’s sun visor.

HomeLink® a combined universal transmitter andreceiver, provides a way to replace up to threehand-held transmitters used to activate devices suchas gate operators, garage door openers, entry doorlocks, security systems and home lighting. AdditionalHomeLink® information can be found on the internetat www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515.

If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink®

Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation of thedevice.

Changes and modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorizationto use this equipment.

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Programming the HomeLink ®

TransmitterDo not use the HomeLink® Transmitter with any garagedoor opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”feature. This includes any garage door opener modelmanufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newergarage door opener with rolling codes, please besure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete theprogramming of your HomeLink® Transmitter.

Read the instructions completely before attempting toprogram the HomeLink® Transmitter. Because ofthe steps involved, it may be helpful to have anotherperson available to assist you in programming thetransmitter.

Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehiclesas well as for future HomeLink® programming. It isalso recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle,the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erasedfor security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink®

Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink®

on the internet at: www.homelink.com or bycalling 1-800-355-3515.

Be sure that people and objects are clear of thegarage door or gate operator you are programming.When programming a garage door, it is advised topark outside of the garage.

It is recommended that a new battery be installedin your hand-held transmitter for quicker and moreaccurate transmission of the radio frequency.

Programming HomeLink ®

Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off whileprogramming the transmitter. Follow these steps toprogram up to three channels:

1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons,releasing only when the indicator light begins toflash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down thebuttons for longer than 30 seconds and do notrepeat this step to program a second and/or thirdtransmitter to the remaining two HomeLink® buttons.

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink®

buttons while keeping the indicator light in view.

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desiredbutton on HomeLink® and the hand-held transmitterbutton. Do not release the buttons until Step 4has been completed.

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Some entry gates and garage door openers mayrequire you to substitute Step 3 with the procedurenoted in “Gate Operator and CanadianProgramming” later in this section.

4. The indicator light will flash slowly at first and thenrapidly after HomeLink® successfully receives thefrequency signal from the hand-held transmitter.Release both buttons.

5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink® buttonand observe the indicator light.If the indicator light stays on constantly,programming is complete and your device shouldactivate when the HomeLink® button is pressedand released.To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons,begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.”Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of theprogrammed channels.If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two secondsand then turns to a constant light, continue withSteps 6 through 8 following to complete theprogramming of a rolling-code equipped device(most commonly, a garage door opener).

6. Locate in the garage, the garage door openerreceiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”or “Smart” button. This can usually be found wherethe hanging antenna wire is attached to themotor-head unit.

7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart”button. The name and color of the button mayvary by manufacturer.You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8.

8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold theprogrammed HomeLink® button for two seconds,then release. Repeat the press/hold/releasesequence a second time, and depending on thebrand of the garage door opener (or other rollingcode device), repeat this sequence a third timeto complete the programming.HomeLink® should now activate your rolling-codeequipped device.

To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons,begin with Step 2 of “Programming HomeLink®.”You do not want to repeat step 1, as this will eraseall previous programming.

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Gate Operator and CanadianProgrammingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmittersignals to “time out” or quit after several seconds oftransmission. This may not be long enough forHomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming.Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufacturedto “time out” in the same manner.

If you live in Canada, or you are having difficultyprogramming a gate operator by using the“Programming HomeLink®” procedures (regardless ofwhere you live), replace Step 3 under “ProgrammingHomeLink®” with the following:

Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button whileyou press and release every two seconds (cycle)your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signalhas been successfully accepted by HomeLink®.The indicator light will flash slowly at first and thenrapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “ProgrammingHomeLink®” to complete.

Using HomeLink ®

Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button forat least half of a second. The indicator light will comeon while the signal is being transmitted.

Erasing HomeLink ® ButtonsTo erase programming from the three buttons do thefollowing:

1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons untilthe indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds.Do not hold the two outside buttons for longerthan 30 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) mode andcan be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2under “Programming HomeLink®” shown earlier inthis section.

Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they canbe reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a SingleHomeLink® Button” following this section.

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Reprogramming a Single HomeLink ®

ButtonTo program a device to HomeLink® using a HomeLink®

button previously trained, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button.Do not release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink®

button, proceed with Step 2 under “ProgrammingHomeLink®” shown earlier in this section.

Resetting DefaultsTo reset HomeLink® to default settings do the following:

1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about20 seconds until the indicator light begins to flash.

2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink®

indicator light turns off.

3. Release both buttons.

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink®

at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet atwww.homelink.com.

Storage Areas

Glove BoxTo open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use yourdoor key to lock or unlock it.

Cupholder(s)There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers.They are located in the center console.

There are two cupholders located in the rear seatcenter armrest. Pull the armrest down to access thecupholders.

Center Console Storage AreaThe center console has a storage tray, a storagecompartment for CDs or cassette tapes, a dualcupholder with a removable rubber liner and anarmrest. To access the storage area, pull up on thelatch located at the front of the armrest.

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Map PocketThe map/storage pockets are located on each door aswell as on the back of the front seatbacks.

Roof Rack Provisions

{CAUTION:

If you try to carry something on top of yourvehicle that is longer or wider than the luggagecarrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattressand so forth — the wind can catch it as youdrive along. This can cause you to lose control.What you are carrying could be violently tornoff, and this could cause you or other drivers tohave a collision, and of course damage yourvehicle. You may be able to carry something likethis inside. But, never carry something longeror wider than the luggage carrier on top of yourvehicle.

Your vehicle has mounting locations for the installationof a roof rack or luggage carrier. The mountinglocations are located on the roof rail. You must openthe doors to access them. The threaded nuts arecovered with a plastic cap that must be removedbefore use.

For more information on purchasing the rack/carrier aswell as installation information, contact your dealer.

Convenience NetThe convenience net attaches to the floor and backwall of the trunk using four anchor points allowing fortwo positions. The net can be attached like a hammockor anchored to lay flat across the floor of the trunk.Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It canhelp keep them from falling over during sharp turns orquick starts and stops.

The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them inthe trunk as far forward as you can. When not usingthe net, hook the net to the tabs securing it to thesill plate.

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SunroofYour vehicle may have a power sunroof.

The sunroof controlsare located on theoverhead console.

@ (Half Open): Turn the control clockwise to thisposition to open the glass panel half way. The sunshadewill open with the glass panel, or it can be openedmanually.

P (Comfort Stop): Turn the control clockwise tothis position to open the glass panel about three quartersof the way open. The sunshade will open with the glasspanel, or it can be opened manually.

This is called the comfort stop position. It provides lesswind noise than the full-open position.

A (Full Open): Turn the control clockwise to thisposition to open the glass panel all the way. Thesunshade will open with the glass panel, or it can beopened manually.

I (Vent): Turn the control counterclockwise tothis position to use the vent feature. The glass panelwill tilt upward from the vehicle. The sunshade must beopened manually.

? (Close): Turn the control to this position to closethe sunroof. The sunshade must be closed manually.

Anti-Pinch FeatureIf an object is in the path of the sunroof when it isclosing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the objectand stop the sunroof from closing at the point ofthe obstruction. The sunroof will then return to thefull-open or vent position. To close the sunroof once ithas re-opened, turn the control to the closed position.

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Vehicle Personalization

Memory Seat and MirrorsIf your vehicle has the memory feature, you canprogram and recall memory settings for the driver’sseating and outside rearview mirror driving positionsfor up to two drivers.

The buttons for thisfeature are located on thedriver’s door armrest.

Use the following steps to program the buttons:

1. Adjust the driver’s seat including the seatbackrecliner and both outside mirrors.

2. Press and hold button 1 for at least three seconds.Two beeps will sound to confirm that the seat andmirror positions have been saved.

3. Repeat the procedure for a second driver usingbutton 2.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, thevehicle must be in PARK (P) to recall the stored drivingpositions. If your vehicle has a manual transmissionand the engine is running, the parking brake must be setto recall the memory seat driving positions. The storeddriving positions can be recalled without setting theparking brake if the vehicle is off.

Press one of the numbered memory buttons to recallthe stored setting. Each time a memory button ispressed, a single beep will sound.

Three chimes will sound and the setting will not berecalled if you press button 1 or 2 when the vehicle isnot in PARK (P) on an automatic transmission orthe parking brake is not set on a manual transmission.

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If you would like the stored driving positions to berecalled when unlocking your vehicle with the remotekeyless entry transmitter or when you place thekey in the ignition, see DIC Vehicle Personalizationon page 3-74.

To stop recall movement of the memory feature at anytime, press one of the power seat or mirror controls.

Two personalized exit positions can also be programmed.Use the following steps to program exit positions:

1. Press memory seat button 1 or the button withthe unlock symbol on the remote keyless entrytransmitter with the number 1 on the back torecall the driving position.

2. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired exit position.

3. Press and hold the exit button located abovebuttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door armrestfor at least three seconds.Two beeps will sound to confirm that the exitposition has been saved.

4. Repeat the procedure for a second driver usingmemory seat button 2 or the remote keylessentry transmitter with the number 2 on the back.

To recall the stored exit positions, press and releasethe exit button. One beep will sound, and the seatwill move to the previously stored exit position for thecurrently identified driver. If an exit position has not beenstored for this driver, the seat will move all the wayback. The position of the outside mirrors is not stored orrecalled for the exit position.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, thevehicle must be in PARK (P) to recall the exit positions.For a manual transmission, the parking brake mustbe set to recall the stored exit positions.

Three chimes will sound and the exit setting will not berecalled if you press the exit button when the vehicleis not in PARK (P) on an automatic transmission or theparking brake is not set on a manual transmission.

If you would like your stored exit position to be recalledwhen unlocking the vehicle with the remote keylessentry transmitter or when the ignition is turned off andthe driver’s door is opened, see DIC VehiclePersonalization on page 3-74.

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✍ NOTES

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Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6Horn .............................................................3-6Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6Reconfigurable Steering Wheel

Controls (SWC) (CTS) .................................3-7Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-8Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-9Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................3-10Flash-to-Pass ...............................................3-10Windshield Wipers ........................................3-11Windshield Washer .......................................3-12Headlamp Washer ........................................3-12Cruise Control (CTS) .....................................3-13Cruise Control (CTS-V) ..................................3-17Headlamps ..................................................3-20Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-21Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-21Daytime Running Lamps ................................3-22Fog Lamps ..................................................3-23Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-24Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-24Entry Lighting ...............................................3-25Parade Dimming ...........................................3-25Reading Lamps ............................................3-25

Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-25Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-26

Climate Controls ............................................3-27Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-27Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-32Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-33Steering Wheel Climate Controls (CTS) ............3-34

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-34Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-35Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-37Trip Odometers ............................................3-37Tachometer .................................................3-38Engine Speed Limiter ....................................3-38Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-38Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-39Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-40Charging System Light ..................................3-41Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-42Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-43Traction Control System (TCS)

Warning Light ...........................................3-43Engine Coolant Temperature Warning

Light (CTS) ..............................................3-44Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-44Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-45

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-45Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-48Winter Driving Mode Light

(Automatic Transmission) ............................3-49Sport Mode Light

(Automatic Transmission) ............................3-49Security Light ...............................................3-50Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-50Lights On Reminder ......................................3-50Cruise Control Light ......................................3-50Highbeam On Light .......................................3-51Fuel Gage ...................................................3-51

Message Center .............................................3-52Message Center (CTS-V) ...............................3-52Transmission Fluid Hot Message .....................3-55Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message .....3-55Check Engine Oil Pressure Message ...............3-56Oil Temperature Warning Message ..................3-56Tire Pressure Warning Message .....................3-57

Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-58System Controls ...........................................3-58Status of Vehicle Systems .............................3-59DIC Main Menu ............................................3-62DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-65DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-74

Audio System(s) .............................................3-88Setting the Time ...........................................3-88Radio with CD ..............................................3-89Navigation/Radio System ..............................3-104Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-105Audio Steering Wheel Controls (CTS) ............3-105Radio Reception .........................................3-106Care of Your CDs .......................................3-106Care of Your CD Player ...............................3-107Diversity Antenna System .............................3-107XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-107

Section 3 Instrument Panel

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Instrument Panel Overview

CTS shown, CTS-V similar

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:

A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-32.B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn

Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.C. Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (CTS).

See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)(CTS) on page 3-7 or Message Center Controls(CTS-V) see Message Center (CTS-V) on page 3-52.

D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument PanelCluster on page 3-35.

E. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wiperson page 3-11.

F. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See HazardWarning Flashers on page 3-6.

G. Audio/Navigation System. See Navigation/RadioSystem on page 3-104.

H. OnStar® Button (Base Radio) or Voice RecognitionButton (Navigation System) (CTS). See AudioSteering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-105 orCruise Controls (CTS-V) see Cruise Control(CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) onpage 3-17.

I. Audio Volume Knob and Source Button. See AudioSteering Wheel Controls (CTS) on page 3-105or Cruise Controls (CTS-V) see Cruise Control (CTS)on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V) onpage 3-17.

J. Storage Compartment or Ashtray. See Ashtraysand Cigarette Lighter on page 3-26.

K. Transmission Shift Lever. See AutomaticTransmission Operation on page 2-26 or ManualTransmission Operation on page 2-31.

L. Accessory Power Outlet or Cigarette Lighter.See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-25 orAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-26.

M. Climate Control System. See Dual ClimateControl System on page 3-27.

N. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-51.

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Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others.They also let police know you have a problem. Yourfront and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.

The hazard warningflasher button is locatednear the center of theinstrument panel.

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter whatposition your key is in, and even if the key is not in.

Press the button to make the front and rear turn signallamps flash on and off. Press the button again toturn the flashers off.

When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turnsignals will not work.

Other Warning DevicesIf you carry reflective triangles, you can set them upat the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behindyour vehicle.

HornPress near or on the horn symbols on your steeringwheel pad to sound the horn.

Tilt WheelA tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel beforeyou drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give yourlegs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.

The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel islocated on the left side of the steering column.

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To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull thelever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortableposition and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Reconfigurable Steering WheelControls (SWC) (CTS)If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to customizethe four steering wheel controls to work with the OnStar®,the climate control, audio and traction control systems.

The controls for thisfeature are located onthe left spoke of thesteering wheel.

If your vehicle is equipped with the base audio system,do the following:

1. Access the main menu of the audio system bypressing the TUNE/SEL knob located at thelower right of the audio system.

2. Scroll through the menu by turning the knob.

3. When SETUP appears on the display, pressthe knob once to select it.

4. Scroll through the SETUP menu by turningthe knob.

5. When CONFIGURE SWC KEYS appears on thedisplay, press the knob once to select it.

6. Scroll through the buttons (1, 2, 3 or 4). Press theknob to select the desired number.

7. Choose a new function for the control by scrollingthrough the list of available functions.

8. Once you’ve highlighted your choice, press theknob once to select it.The control you selected is now programmed withthe function you selected.

9. Press the BACK button to exit each menu. If youdesire to program another control, repeat theprocedure.

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If your vehicle is equipped with the Navigation system,do the following:

1. Press the MAIN button located to the lower left ofthe display.

2. Press the multi-function button next to the Setupprompt at the right of the display.

3. Press the multi-function button next to Prog SWClocated at the right of the screen.

4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through theavailable functions.

5. Once the function desired is highlighted, press andhold the multi-function button next to the control youwish to program (1, 2, 3 or 4). The buttons arelocated at the right of the display.When a control is successfully programmed, thefunction you selected will appear next to the numberof the control at the right of the display.

6. Press the multi-function button next to the Backprompt to exit each menu. If you desire to programanother control, repeat the procedure.

Each function can only be used once. When you programa control with a function, that function is removed fromthe list of functions available. It will return to the list ifyou remove it from the SWC it is programmed to byprogramming another function to that control.

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

CTS

CTS-V

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The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:

• G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turnand Lane-Change Signals on page 3-9.

• O Headlamps. See Headlamps on page 3-20.

• 3 Headlamp High/Low Beam-Changer. SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10.

• Flash-To-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Passon page 3-10.

• - Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-23.

• I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control (CTS)on page 3-13 or Cruise Control (CTS-V)on page 3-17.

Turn and Lane-Change SignalsTo signal a turn, move the lever all the way up ordown. The lever returns automatically when the turnis complete.

An arrow on theinstrument panel clusterwill flash in the directionof the turn or lane change.

Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flashto signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lanechange is complete. The lever returns to its originalposition when it’s released.

Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn orlane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb.Other driver’s won’t see the signal.

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Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possibleaccidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs ifthe arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. See Fusesand Circuit Breakers on page 5-97 for more information.

Turn Signal On ChimeIf the turn signal is left on for about 1 mile (1.6 km), awarning chime will sound and the Turn Signal Onmessage will appear on the Driver Information Center(DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” under DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3-65 for more information.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam ChangerPush forward on the turn signal/multifunction leverto change the headlamps from low to high beam.Pull the lever back and then release it to changefrom high to low beam.

This light on theinstrument panel clusterwill be on, indicatinghigh-beam usage.

Flash-to-PassThis feature allows you to use the high-beam headlampsto signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.

Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever towardyou to use this feature. When you do, the followingwill occur:

• If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in DaytimeRunning Lamps (DRL) mode, the high-beamheadlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long asyou hold the lever there. Release the lever toturn them off.

• If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they willswitch to low beam. To return to high-beam, pushthe lever away from you.

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Windshield Wipers

The lever on the right side of the steering columnoperates the windshield wipers.

7 (Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for asingle wiping cycle. The lever will return to its originalposition. For more cycles, hold the lever down beforereleasing it.

9 (Off): Put the lever in this position to turn offthe wipers.

& (Delay): Put the lever in this position to set adelay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustmentband to set the length of the delay.

x (Delay Adjustment): Use this band to set thelength of the delay between wipes when using the delayfeature. The closer you move the band toward mist,the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must bein delay for this feature to work.

6 (Low Speed): Put the lever in this position forslow, steady wiping cycles.

1 (High Speed): Put the lever in this position forrapid wiping cycles.

If the windshield wipers are in use for about six secondswhile you are driving, the exterior lamps will come onautomatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO.See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-21 for moreinformation.

Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper bladesbefore using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do becomedamaged, install new blades or blade inserts. For moreinformation, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacementon page 5-53.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

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Windshield Washer

{CAUTION:

In freezing weather, do not use your washeruntil the windshield is warmed. Otherwise thewasher fluid can form ice on the windshield,blocking your vision.

The windshield washer button is located at the end ofthe windshield wiper lever.

K (Washer Fluid): Press the button with this symbollocated at the end of the windshield washer lever towash the windshield. Washer fluid will spray ontothe windshield and the wipers will run for a few cyclesto clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, press andhold the button.

If your vehicle is low on washer fluid, the Check WasherFluid message will appear on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) display. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-65.

If the headlamps are on when you wash the windshield,the headlamp washers (if equipped) will turn on. Boththe windshield and the headlamps will be washed.See “Headlamp Washer” following for more information.

Headlamp WasherIf your vehicle has the high-intensity discharge (HID)headlamps, your vehicle will also have headlampwashers. The headlamp washers clear the headlamplenses so that you can get the maximum visibilityand brightness from your headlamps.

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The headlamp washersare located on the inboardside of the headlamplenses.

The headlamps must be on in order to be washed.If the headlamps are off, only the windshield willbe washed when the washer button is pressed.

To wash the headlamps, press the washer buttonlocated at the end of the windshield wiper lever. Boththe headlamps and the windshield will be washed.

See Windshield Washer on page 3-12 for moreinformation.

Cruise Control (CTS)If you have a CTS-V, see the next cruise control section.

These controls arelocated on the end ofthe multifunction lever.

9(Off): This position turns the system off.

R(On): This position turns the system on.

+ (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbolto make the vehicle resume to a previously set speedor to accelerate when cruise is already active.

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T(Set/Decrease): Press this button to set thespeed or to decrease the speed when cruise isalready active.

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofabout 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.Cruise control does not work at speeds below about25 mph (40 km/h).

If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.

{CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous where youcannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, donot use your cruise control on winding roadsor in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous on slipperyroads. On such roads, fast changes in tiretraction can cause needless wheel spinning,and you could lose control. Do not use cruisecontrol on slippery roads.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction controlsystem begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control willautomatically disengage. See Traction Control System(TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System(TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 and Stabilitrak® System onpage 4-11. When road conditions allow you to safely useit again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

Setting Cruise Control

{CAUTION:

If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do not want to.You could be startled and even lose control.Keep the cruise control switch off until youwant to use cruise control.

1. Move the cruise control switch to on.2. Get up to the speed you want.3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever

and release it.4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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This light on theinstrument panel clusterwill come on whilecruise control is on.

Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set your cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This, of course,disengages the cruise control. But you don’t needto reset it.

Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,you can move the cruise control switch briefly fromon to resume/accelerate.

You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed andstay there.

If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehiclewill keep going faster until you release the switch orapply the brake. So unless you want to go faster,don’t hold the switch at resume/accelerate.

Increasing Speed While UsingCruise ControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed:

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higherspeed. Press the set button at the end of the lever,then release the button and the acceleratorpedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

• Move the cruise switch from on toresume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up tothe speed you want, and then release the switch.To increase your speed in very small amounts,move the switch briefly to resume/accelerate.Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

Reducing Speed While UsingCruise ControlThere are two ways to reduce your speed while usingcruise control:

• Press in the button at the end of the lever until youreach the lower speed you want, then release it.

• To slow down in very small amounts, briefly pressthe set button. Each time you do this, you’ll goabout 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

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Passing Another Vehicle While UsingCruise ControlUse the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehiclewill slow down to the cruise control speed you setearlier.

Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well your cruise control will work on hillsdepends upon your speed, load and the steepnessof the hills. When going up steep hills, you may haveto step on the accelerator pedal to maintain yourspeed. When going downhill, you may have to brakeor shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.Applying the brake or shifting into a lower gear willtake you out of cruise control. If you need to applythe brake or shift to a lower gear due to the gradeof the downhill slope, you may not want to attemptto use your cruise control feature.

Ending Cruise ControlTo end a cruise control session, step lightly on thebrake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission,lightly tapping the clutch will end a cruise controlsession also.

Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will end thecurrent cruise control session only. Move the cruisecontrol switch to off to turn off the system completely.

Erasing Speed MemoryWhen you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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Cruise Control (CTS-V)If you have a CTS-V, you will have these cruise controls.

R/9: On/Off

I: Set

+: Resume/Accelerate

−: Coast/Decelerate

The buttons used to operate cruise control arelocated on the right spoke of the steering wheel.

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpfulon long trips. Cruise control does not work at speedsbelow about 25 mph (40 km/h).

When you apply your brakes, the cruise controlshuts off.

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Cruise control can be dangerous where youcannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, donot use your cruise control on winding roadsor in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous on slipperyroads. On such roads, fast changes in tiretraction can cause needless wheel spinning,and you could lose control. Do not use cruisecontrol on slippery roads.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the tractioncontrol system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruisecontrol will automatically disengage. See TractionControl System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or TractionControl System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 andStabilitrak® System on page 4-11. When road conditionsallow you to safely use it again, you may turn thecruise control back on.

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Setting Cruise Control

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If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do not want to.You could be startled and even lose control.Keep the cruise control switch off until youwant to use cruise control.

1. Press the cruise control on/off button to turn cruisecontrol on. An indicator light on the button willcome on to show that the cruise control is on.

2. Accelerate to the speed you want.

3. Press the set button and release it. This will setthe cruise control.

4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

This light on the instrumentpanel cluster will come onwhen cruise control ison. It will go out whencruise control is turned off.

Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set your cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This shuts offthe cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.

Once the vehicle is traveling approximately25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the plus(resume/accelerate) button to return to your desiredpreset speed. The cruise control light will bedisplayed again.

The vehicle will return to and stay at your preset speed.If you press and hold the plus (resume/accelerate)button, the vehicle speed will increase until yourelease the button or apply the brake. Unless youwant to go faster, do not press and hold the plus(resume/accelerate) button.

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Increasing Speed While UsingCruise ControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed:

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higherspeed. Press the set button, then release the buttonand the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise atthe higher speed.

• Press the plus (resume/accelerate) button. Hold ituntil you get up to the speed that you want, andthen release the button. To increase your speed invery small amounts, briefly press the plus(resume/accelerate) button and then release it.Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed upapproximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

The accelerate feature will only work after you have setthe cruise control speed by pressing the set button.

Reducing Speed While UsingCruise ControlThere are two ways to reduce your speed while usingcruise control:

• Press the minus (coast/decelerate) button until youreach the lower speed you want, then release it.

• To slow down in very small amounts, push theminus (coast/decelerate) button briefly. Eachtime you do this, the vehicle will slow downapproximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Passing Another Vehicle While UsingCruise ControlUse the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehiclewill slow down to the cruise control speed youset earlier.

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Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well your cruise control will work on hillsdepends upon your speed, load and the steepnessof the hills. When going up steep hills, you may haveto step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.When going downhill, you may have to brake or shiftto a lower gear to keep your speed down. Applyingthe brake or shifting into a lower gear will take youout of cruise control. If you need to apply the brake orshift to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhillslope, you may not want to attempt to use your cruisecontrol feature.

Ending Cruise ControlTo end a cruise control session, step lightly on thebrake pedal, or press the cruise control on/off buttonon the steering wheel.

Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will end thecurrent cruise control session only. You must pressthe cruise control on/off button on the steering wheelto turn off the system completely.

Erasing Speed MemoryWhen you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

HeadlampsThe exterior lamp control is located in the middleof the turn signal/multifunction lever. See TurnSignal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.

O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control withthis symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.

CTSThe exterior lamp control for the CTS has the followingfour positions:

O (On/Off): Turn the control to this position to turn offall lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position toput the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO modewill turn the exterior lamps on and off depending uponhow much light is available outside of the vehicle.

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this positionto turn on the parking lamps together with the following:• Sidemarker Lamps• Taillamps• License Plate Lamps• Instrument Panel Lights

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5 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position toturn on the headlamps, together with the previouslylisted lamps and lights.

CTS-VThe exterior lamp control for the CTS-V has thefollowing four positions:

9 (Off): Turning the control to this position turns offall lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

; (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to thisposition turns on the parking lamps together withthe following:• Sidemarker Lamps• Taillamps• License Plate Lamps• Instrument Panel Lights

5 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this positionturns on the headlamps, together with the previouslylisted lamps and lights.

AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this positionputs the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO modewill turn the exterior lamps on and off dependingupon how much light is available outside of the vehicle.

Wiper Activated HeadlampsThis feature activates the headlamps and parkinglamps after the windshield wipers have been in usefor about six seconds. For this feature to work,the exterior lamp control must be in AUTO.

When the exterior lamp control is off or in the parkinglamp position and the windshield wiper control is inany position except off, the Headlamps Suggestedmessage will appear on the DIC display. See“Headlamps Suggested Message” under DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3-65 for more information.

When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activatedheadlamps will immediately turn off. They will alsoturn off if the windshield wiper control is turned off.

Headlamps on ReminderA warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp controlis left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp positionand the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off.See Lights On Reminder on page 3-50 for additionalinformation.

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Daytime Running LampsDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during theday. DRL can be helpful in many different drivingconditions, but they can be especially helpful in the shortperiods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functionaldaytime running lamps are required on all vehiclesfirst sold in Canada.

The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps comeon when the following conditions are met:

• It is still daylight and the ignition is in ON or START,

• the exterior lamp control is in off or AUTO with theheadlamps off, and

• an automatic transmission is not in PARK (P) or theparking brake is not set on a manual transmission.

When DRL are on, only your front turn signal lampswill be on. No other exterior lamps will be on when theDRL are being used. Your instrument panel won’tbe lit up either.

When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it’s darkenough outside, the DRL will turn off and the low-beamheadlamps will turn on. When it’s bright enough outside,the low-beam headlamps will go off, and the DRL will turnback on. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, theautomatic headlamp system will come on immediately.

Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minutefor the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if itis light outside. During that delay, your instrument panelcluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure yourinstrument panel brightness lever is in the full brightposition. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-24.

If it’s dark enough outside and the exterior lamp controlis off, a Headlamps Suggested message will appearon the Driver’s Information Center (DIC) display.This message informs the driver that turning on theexterior lamps is recommended even though the DRLare still illuminated. Turning the exterior lamp control toAUTO or to the low-beam headlamp position willturn off the DRL and cancel the Headlamps Suggestedmessage. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps wereturned on instead, the DRL will still turn off and theHeadlamps Suggested message will be displayed. Youcan turn it off by pressing the OK button if you havethe Navigation audio system or the CLR button ifyou have the Base audio system.

To operate your vehicle with the DRL off, turn theexterior lamp control off. Then turn on the fog lampsor parking lamps, and the DRL will turn off. TheHeadlamps Suggested message will appear on theDIC display. This will work regardless of gear positionand whether or not the parking brake is set.

As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regularheadlamp system when you need it.

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Light Sensor

The light sensor for the DRL and AUTO headlampfeature is located on top of the instrument panel. If youcover the sensor, it will read dark, and the exteriorlamps or the Headlamps Suggested message willappear on the DIC whenever the ignition is on.

Fog LampsUse the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or mistyconditions.

The fog lamp control is located on the turnsignal/multifunction lever.

-: The band with/or next to this symbol is usedto turn the fog lamps on and off.

The parking lamps must be on for the fog lampsto work.

To operate the fog lamps on the CTS:

• To turn the fog lamps on, turn the fog lamp band onthe lever up to the dot and release it. The band willreturn to its original position.

• To turn the fog lamps off, turn the for lamp band upto the dot and release it. The band will return to itsoriginal position, and the fog lamps will turn off.If you turn on the high-beam headlamps, thefog lamps will also turn off. They’ll turn back onagain when you switch back to low-beamheadlamps.

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To operate the fog lamps on the CTS-V:

• To turn the fog lamps on, turn the band on the leverup to the fog lamp symbol and release it. The bandwill return to its original position.

• To turn the fog lamps off, turn the band up to thefog lamp symbol and release it. The band willreturn to its original position, and the fog lamps willturn off. If you turn on the high-beam headlamps,the fog lamps will also turn off. They’ll turn back onagain when you switch back to low-beamheadlamps.

Exterior Lighting Battery SaverIf the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on,the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after theignition is turned to OFF. This protects against drainingthe battery in case you have accidentally left theheadlamps or parking lamps on. The battery saverdoes not work if the headlamps are turned on after theignition is turned to OFF.

If you need to leave the lamps on for more than10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn thelamps back on.

Instrument Panel Brightness

The lever for this featureis located on the overheadconsole.

Slide the lever toward the symbol to brighten the lightsor away from it to dim them.

If you slide the lever all the way toward the symbolpast the resistance point, the interior lamps will comeon. To turn them off, slide the lever back towardthe minimum brightness setting.

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Entry LightingThe entry lighting system turns on the reading anddome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior lampcontrol when a door is opened or if you press the remotekeyless entry transmitter unlock button. If activated bythe transmitter, the lighting will remain active forabout 25 seconds. The entry lighting system uses thelight sensor; it must be dark outside in order for thelamps to turn on. The lamps turn off about 25 secondsafter the last door is closed. They will dim to off ifthe ignition key is placed in ON, or immediatelydeactivate if the power locks are activated.

Parade DimmingThis feature prohibits dimming of the instrument paneldisplays and backlighting during daylight hours when thekey is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. Thisfeature operates with the light sensor and is fullyautomatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outsideand the parking lamps are active, the instrumentpanel displays can be adjusted by sliding the instrumentpanel brightness lever toward the symbol to brightenor away from the symbol to dim the lighting.

Reading LampsThe reading lamps are located on the overhead console.These lamps come on automatically when any door isopened.

For manual operation, press the button next to eachlamp to turn it on. Press it again to turn the lamp off.

If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shutoff 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.

Accessory Power OutletsWith accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliaryelectrical equipment such as a cellular telephone orCB radio.

The front accessory power outlet is located in theashtray on the instrument panel below the climatecontrol system. The outlet will have a cigarette lighterif your vehicle has this option. Remove the cigarettelighter to access the outlet.

The rear accessory power outlet is located on the backof the center console.

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The power outlets can be set to be powered all ofthe time or to turn off 10 minutes after your vehicle isshut off. If you desire a change from this setting,see your dealer for a fuse adjustment.

Your vehicle may have a small cap that must beremoved to access the accessory power outlet. If itdoes, when not using the outlet be sure to cover itwith the protective cap.

Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on forextended periods will drain the battery. Always turnoff electrical equipment when not in use and donot plug in equipment that exceeds the maximumamperage rating.

Certain electrical accessories may not be compatiblewith the accessory power outlet and could resultin blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience aproblem see your dealer for additional informationon accessory power outlets.

Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to yourvehicle may damage it or keep other componentsfrom working as they should. The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Check with yourdealer before adding electrical equipment.

When adding electrical equipment, be sure to followthe proper installation instructions included withthe electrical equipment you install.

Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can causedamage not covered by your warranty. Do nothang any type of accessory or accessory bracketfrom the plug because the power outlets aredesigned for accessory power plugs only.

Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterYour vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter.

Notice: If you put papers or other flammableitems in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smokingmaterials could ignite them and possibly damageyour vehicle. Never put flammable items in theashtray.

AshtrayThe ashtray is located under the climate control panelon the center console. Press on the door to releasethe ashtray.

To empty the ashtray, remove it from the centerconsole by gripping the edges and pulling straight out.To reinstall, push the tray back into place.

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Cigarette Lighter

Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it isheating will not allow the lighter to back away fromthe heating element when it is hot. Damage fromoverheating may occur to the lighter or heatingelement, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold acigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do notuse anything other than the cigarette lighter inthe heating element.

The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray.The vehicle does not have any cigarette lighters forthe rear seat passengers.

Press the lighter all the way in and release it. It willpop back out by itself once the element has heatedfor use.

Cigarette lighters can be used to provide powerto accessories. See Accessory Power Outlets onpage 3-25 for more information.

Climate Controls

Dual Climate Control SystemWith this system you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation for your vehicle.

Automatic OperationAUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed andthe temperature is set, the system will automaticallycontrol the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, theair conditioning compressor and the fan speed. AUTOwill appear on the display.

1. Press the AUTO button.2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting

between 70°F (21°C) and 80°F (27°C).

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Choosing the coldest or warmest temperaturesetting will not cause the system to heat or cool anyfaster. If you set the system at the warmesttemperature setting, the system will remain inmanual mode at that temperature and it will not gointo automatic mode.In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fanspeeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicleuntil warmer air is available. The system willstart out blowing air at the floor but may changemodes automatically as the vehicle warms upto maintain the chosen temperature setting. Thelength of time needed for warm up will depend onthe outside temperature and the length of timethat has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven.

3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, ifnecessary.

You can switch from English to metric units through theDriver Information Center (DIC). If you have the Baseaudio system, see DIC Main Menu on page 3-62. If youhave the Navigation system, see “Setup Menu” in theIndex of the CTS Navigation System Owner Manual.

The air-conditioning system removes moisture from theair, so you may sometimes notice a small amount ofwater dripping underneath your vehicle while idlingor after turning off the engine. This is normal.

Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center ofthe instrument panel, near the windshield. For moreinformation on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later inthis section.

Manual Operation

yNz (Mode): Pressing the mode switch andchanging the mode cancels automatic operation andplaces the system in manual mode. Press AUTOto return to automatic operation.

The outboard air outlets will always receive airflowregardless of the mode selected. See Outlet Adjustmenton page 3-32 to change this airflow from the outboardoutlets.

To change the current mode, select one of the following:

Y (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrumentpanel outlets.

\ (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half ofthe air to the instrument panel outlets, and thendirects most of the remaining air to the floor outlets.Some air may be directed toward the windshield.In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upperoutlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.

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[ (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to thefloor outlets with some air directed to the outboardoutlets (for the side windows), and a little air directedto the windshield.

The mode switch can also be used to select the defogmode. Information on defogging and defrosting canbe found later in this section.

yAz (Fan): Press this switch to increase ordecrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancelsautomatic operation and places the system in manualmode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation.

If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is atthe highest setting, the passenger compartment air filtermay need to be replaced. For more information, seePassenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-33and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.

h (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside airfrom coming in the vehicle. It can be used to preventoutside air and odors from entering your vehicle orto help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle morequickly. Press this button to turn the recirculationmode on or off. The air-conditioning compressor alsocomes on.

Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode andwill automatically turn off after 10 minutes when defogis selected.

Using recirculation for long periods of time may causethe air inside your vehicle to become too dry or stuffy.To prevent this from happening, after the air in yourvehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.

QPWRR (Power/Driver’s Temperature): Pressthe PWR button located on the driver’s side of theclimate control panel to turn the entire climate controlsystem on or off. Press the up or down arrow onthe switch to increase or decrease the temperatureinside your vehicle.

QPWRR (Power/Passenger’s Temperature): Pressthe PWR button located on the passenger’s side ofthe climate control panel to allow the passenger’sclimate control setting to be different than the driver’s.Press the up or down arrow on the switch to increaseor decrease the temperature for the front passenger.

A/C OFF (Air Conditioning): Press this button tomanually turn off the air conditioning compressor.Press AUTO to return to automatic operation or pressthe A/C OFF button again.

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Sensors

There is a solar sensor located on the instrument panel,near the windshield.

There is also an interiortemperature sensorlocated to the right of thesteering wheel on theinstrument panel.

These sensors monitor the solar radiation and theair inside your vehicle, then use the information tomaintain the selected temperature by initiating neededadjustments to the temperature, the fan speed andthe air delivery system. The system may also supplycooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. Therecirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary.Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climatecontrol system will not work properly.

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Defogging and DefrostingFog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. Thiscan be minimized if the climate control system isused properly. There are two modes to clear fog fromyour windshield. Use the defog mode to clear thewindows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers.Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost fromthe windshield more quickly.

yNz (Mode): Press this button until defog appearson the display.

- (Defog): This mode directs the air between thewindshield, floor outlets and side windows. When youselect this mode, the system turns off recirculationand runs the air-conditioning compressor unlessthe outside temperature is at or below freezing. Therecirculation mode is cancelled when you enter defogmode. If you select recirculation while in defog mode,it will be cancelled after 10 minutes.

If you have fogging on the side windows, turn thethumbwheel on the outboard outlets to the side windowdefog position. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-32for more information.

0 (Defrost): Pressing defrost directs most of theair to the windshield, with some air directed to the sidewindows. In this mode, the system will automaticallyturn off recirculation and run the air-conditioningcompressor, unless the outside temperature is at orbelow freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected whilein the defrost mode.

This mode may also cause the fan speed and airtemperature to increase.

If you have fogging on the side windows, turn thethumbwheel on the outboard outlets to the side windowdefog position. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-32for more information. Do not drive the vehicle until all thewindows are clear.

Rear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window.

The rear window defogger will only work when theignition is in ON.

= (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button toturn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure toclear as much snow from the rear window as possible.

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The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutesafter the button is pressed. Or, if the vehicle’s speedis above 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger will stayon continuously. If turned on again, the defoggerwill only run for about five minutes before turning off.The defogger can also be turned off by pressingthe button again or by turning off the engine.

The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to helpclear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror whenthe rear window defogger button is on.

Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object toclear the inside rear window may damage the rearwindow defogger. Repairs would not be coveredby your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rearwindow with sharp objects.

Outlet AdjustmentUse the knobs located in the center of each outlet tochange the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheelsto open or close the outlets.

j (Side Window Defog): Turn the thumbwheel tothis symbol to use the side window defog setting. The aircoming through the outlets will be directed toward theside windows to clear fog.

k (Open): Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol toopen the outlets completely and allow the maximumamount of air to enter your vehicle. A small amount ofair will still be directed to the side windows.

l (Closed): Turn the thumbwheel to this symbol toclose the outlets and minimize the amount of air enteringthe vehicle.

Operation Tips• Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air

inlets at the base of the windshield that mayblock the flow of air into your vehicle.

• Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors mayadversely affect the performance of the system.

• Keep the path under the front seats clear of objectsto help circulate the air inside of your vehicle moreeffectively.

• If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is atthe highest setting, the passenger compartmentair filter may need to be replaced. For moreinformation, see Passenger Compartment Air Filteron page 3-33.

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Passenger Compartment Air FilterThe passenger compartment air filter traps most of thepollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like yourvehicle’s engine air cleaner/filter, it needs to be changedperiodically. For how often to change the passengercompartment air filter, see Scheduled Maintenanceon page 6-4.

Using your climate control system without the passengerair filter installed may allow water or other debris toenter the system. This could cause a water leakor noises. Make sure to install a new air filter afterremoving the old one.

The passenger compartment air filter is locatedunderneath the hood below the windshield wiper armon the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See EngineCompartment Overview on page 5-12 for moreinformation on location.

Use the procedure listed below to replace the passengercompartment air filter:

1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off.

2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them offagain when the wipers are straight up and downon the windshield.This will allow you access to the leaf screenunder which is located the passenger compartmentair filter.

3. Open the hood to access the engine compartment.See Hood Release on page 5-11 for moreinformation.

4. Remove the four screws that hold the leaf screen inplace and lift off the screen by lifting and slidingtoward the center of the vehicle.

5. Pull out on the two tabs located on each end of thefilter cover.

6. Lift the filter cover off by pulling it straight upward.

7. Remove the old filter and insert a new one.Make sure the arrow on the filter is pointing towardthe passenger compartment.See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts onpage 6-15 for the correct part number for the filter.

8. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall the cover.

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Steering Wheel ClimateControls (CTS)Your vehicle may have four controls that can beprogrammed for use with the climate control system.

The controls arelocated on the leftside of the steeringwheel.

See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)(CTS) on page 3-7 for more information on programmingthese controls.

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages that maybe on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them.

Warning lights and gages can signal that something iswrong before it becomes serious enough to causean expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention toyour warning lights and gages could also save youor others from injury.

Warning lights come on when there may be or is aproblem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you willsee in the details on the next few pages, some warninglights come on briefly when you start the engine just to letyou know they’re working. If you are familiar with thissection, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problemwith one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gagesand warning lights work together to let you know whenthere’s a problem with your vehicle.

When one of the warning lights comes on and stays onwhen you are driving, or when one of the gagesshows there may be a problem, check the section thattells you what to do about it. Follow this manual’sadvice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and evendangerous. So please get to know your warninglights and gages. They’re a big help.

Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC)that works along with the warning lights and gages.See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-58 formore information.

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Instrument Panel ClusterThe instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll knowhow fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drivesafely and economically.

CTS (United States version shown, Canada similar)

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CTS-V (United States version shown, Canada similar)

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Speedometer and OdometerThe speedometer lets you see your speed in eithermiles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).The odometer shows how far your vehicle has beendriven, in either miles (used in the United States)or kilometers (used in Canada).

You may wonder what happens if a vehicle has tohave a new odometer installed. The new one mayread the correct mileage. This is because your vehicle’scomputer has stored the mileage in memory.

Trip OdometersThe trip odometer can record the number of miles orkilometers traveled for up to two trips.

The trip odometer is part of the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). To access the trip odometer, use oneof the following procedures:

How to Access the Trip OdometerUsing the Base Audio SystemUsing the Base audio system, do the following:

1. Press the INFO (Information) button located tothe right of the screen to access the DIC menu.

2. Scroll through the menu using the up or downarrows on the INFO button until you reachTrip Odometer A or Trip Odometer B.The selected trip odometer (A or B) will bedisplayed at the top of the screen with theaccumulated mileage.

3. Repeat the steps to view the other trip odometer.

You can reset the selected trip odometer by pressingCLR (Clear) button located in the center of theINFO button to the right of the screen. The mileagefor that trip odometer will return to zero. Each tripodometer must be reset individually.

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TachometerThis gage indicates the engine speed in revolutionsper minute (rpm).

Notice: If you operate the engine with thetachometer in the shaded warning area, yourvehicle could be damaged, and the damages wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Do not operatethe engine with the tachometer in the shadedwarning area.

Engine Speed LimiterThis feature prevents the engine from operating attoo many revolutions per minute (rpm). When theengine’s rpms are too high, the throttle is closed toreduce speed. If this is not sufficient, then the fuelsupply to the engine will be limited. When the rpmsreturn to normal, the fuel supply will return to normal.This helps prevent damage to the engine.

Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is turned to ON or START, a chime willcome on for several seconds to remind people to fastentheir safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt isalready buckled.

The safety belt light willalso come on and stayon for several seconds,then it will flash forseveral more.

If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chimenor the light will come on.

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Airbag Readiness LightThere is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the airbag symbol. The systemchecks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.The system check includes the airbag sensors, theairbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.For more information on the airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 1-48.

This light will come onwhen you start yourvehicle, and it will flashfor a few seconds.Then the light should goout. This means thesystem is ready.

If the airbag readiness light stays on after you startthe vehicle or comes on when you are driving,your airbag system may not work properly. Haveyour vehicle serviced right away.

{CAUTION:

If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be working properly. The airbags inyour vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or theycould even inflate without a crash. To helpavoid injury to yourself or others, have yourvehicle serviced right away if the airbagreadiness light stays on after you start yourvehicle.

The airbag readiness light should flash for a fewseconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If thelight doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it willbe ready to warn you if there is a problem.

If there is a problem with the airbag system in yourvehicle, the Service airbag message will appear on theDIC display. See DIC Warnings and Messages onpage 3-65 for more information.

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Passenger Airbag Status IndicatorYour rearview mirror has a passenger airbag statusindicator.

When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, thepassenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as asystem check. Then, after several more seconds,the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or eitherthe on or off symbol to let you know the status of theright front passenger’s frontal airbag.

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passengerairbag status indicator, it means that the right frontpassenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate).

{CAUTION:

If the on indicator comes on when you have arear-facing child restraint installed in the rightfront passenger’s seat, it means that thepassenger sensing system has not turned offthe passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in arear-facing child restraint can be seriouslyinjured or killed if the right front passenger’sairbag inflates. This is because the back of therear-facing child restraint would be very closeto the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facingchild restraint in the right front passenger’sseat unless the airbag has been turned off.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – Canada

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If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbagstatus indicator, it means that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the right front passenger’s frontalairbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-58for more on this, including important safety information.

If, after several seconds, all status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer for service.

{CAUTION:

If the off indicator and the airbag readinesslight ever come on together, it means thatsomething may be wrong with the airbagsystem. If this ever happens, have the vehicleserviced promptly, because an adult-sizeperson sitting in the right front passenger seatmay not have the protection of the frontalairbag. See Airbag Readiness Light onpage 3-39.

Charging System Light

When you turn the key toON or START, this lightwill come on brieflyto show that the generatorand battery chargingsystems are workingproperly.

If this light stays on, your vehicle needs service. Youshould take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To saveyour battery until you get there, turn off all accessories.For more information see DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-65.

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Brake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part canstill work and stop you. For good braking, though,you need both parts working well.

If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.Have your brake system inspected right away.

This light should come on briefly when you turn theignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning lightwill also come on when you set your parking brake.The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’trelease fully. If it stays on after your parking brake isfully released, it means you have a brake problem.

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off theroad and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedalis harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to thefloor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is stillon, have the vehicle towed for service. See TowingYour Vehicle on page 4-38.

{CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be workingproperly if the brake system warning light ison. Driving with the brake system warninglight on can lead to an accident. If the lightis still on after you have pulled off the roadand stopped carefully, have the vehicle towedfor service.

United States Canada

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Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light

With the anti-lock brakesystem, the light will comeon when your engine isstarted and may stay onfor several seconds.That’s normal.

If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, theremay be a problem with the antilock portion of thebrake system. If the red BRAKE light is not on, youstill have brakes, but you don’t have antilock brakes.See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-42.

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. If thelight comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon aspossible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engineagain to reset the system. If the light still stays on,or comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicleneeds service. If the regular brake system warninglight isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’thave anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake systemwarning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakesand there’s a problem with your regular brakes.See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-42.

Traction Control System (TCS)Warning Light

If the TC (traction control)warning light comes onand stays on, there maybe a problem with thetraction control system.

The TC (traction control) warning light will come onbriefly when you turn the ignition to ON. If it doesn’tcome on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warnyou if there is a problem.

The light will also come on if you turn the tractioncontrol system off using the TC (traction control) on/offbutton located in the glove box for the CTS and onthe steering wheel for the CTS-V.

If the TC (traction control) warning light stays on orcomes on while you are driving, pull off the road assoon as possible and stop carefully. Try resettingthe system by turning the ignition off then back on.

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If the light still stays on or comes back on again whileyou are driving, your vehicle needs service. Havethe traction control system inspected as soon aspossible. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) onpage 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V)on page 4-10 for more information.

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light (CTS)

This light tells you thatyour engine is very hot.

This light will come on when you first start the vehicleas a check to let you know that the light is working.It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does notcome on, the bulb may be burned out. See your dealerfor assistance in changing the bulb.

If the light does not go out or if the light comes onand stays on while you are driving, your vehiclemay have a problem with the cooling system.

You should stop the vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.A warning chime will sound when this light is on, also.

See Engine Overheating on page 5-29 and MessageCenter (CTS-V) on page 3-52 for more information.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

This gage showsthe engine coolanttemperature. If thegage pointer movesinto the shaded area,the engine is too hot.

That reading means the same thing as the warninglight — the engine coolant is very hot. See EngineOverheating on page 5-29.

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Tire Pressure Light

This light will come onif the system detectslow tire pressure.

This light will also come on for a bulb check whenthe vehicle is started.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) onpage 5-65 for more information.

For more information on the proper tire pressure,see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. For moreinformation on your tires, see Tires on page 5-54.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Check Engine LightYour vehicle is equippedwith a computer whichmonitors operation of thefuel, ignition, and emissioncontrol systems.

This system is called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended toassure that emissions are at acceptable levels for thelife of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleanerenvironment. The check engine light comes on toindicate that there is a problem and service is required.Malfunctions often will be indicated by the systembefore any problem is apparent. This may prevent moreserious damage to your vehicle. This system is alsodesigned to assist your service technician in correctlydiagnosing any malfunction.

Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with thislight on, after awhile, your emission controls may notwork as well, your fuel economy may not be as good,and your engine may not run as smoothly. This couldlead to costly repairs that may not be covered byyour warranty.

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Notice: Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system ofyour vehicle or the replacement of the original tireswith other than those of the same Tire PerformanceCriteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emissioncontrols and may cause this light to come on.Modifications to these systems could lead to costlyrepairs not covered by your warranty. This mayalso result in a failure to pass a required EmissionInspection/Maintenance test.

This light should come on, as a check to show youit is working, when the ignition is on and the engineis not running. If the light does not come on, haveit repaired. This light will also come on during amalfunction in one of two ways:

• Light Flashing — A misfire condition has beendetected. A misfire increases vehicle emissionsand may damage the emission control systemon your vehicle. Diagnosis and service maybe required.

• Light On Steady — An emission control systemmalfunction has been detected on your vehicle.Diagnosis and service may be required.

If the Light is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle:

• Reducing vehicle speed

• Avoiding hard accelerations

• Avoiding steep uphill grades

• If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled as soon as it is possible

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.

If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park yourvehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds andrestart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see“If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light isstill flashing, follow the previous steps, and see yourdealer for service as soon as possible.

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If the Light Is On SteadyYou may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:

Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?

If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-8. Thediagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed. A loose or missingfuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.A few driving trips with the cap properly installedshould turn the light off.

Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?

If so, your electrical system may be wet. The conditionwill usually be corrected when the electrical systemdries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?

If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. SeeGasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality willcause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stallingwhen you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitationon acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (Theseconditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.)This will be detected by the system and cause thelight to turn on.

If you experience one or more of these conditions,change the fuel brand you use. It will require at leastone full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.

If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix anymechanical or electrical problems that may havedeveloped.

Emissions Inspection and MaintenanceProgramsSome state/provincial and local governments have ormay begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent you from getting a vehicleregistration.

Here are some things you need to know to help yourvehicle pass an inspection:

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the checkengine light is on or not working properly.

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if theOBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines thatcritical emission control systems have not beencompletely diagnosed by the system. The vehiclewould be considered not ready for inspection.

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This can happen if you have recently replaced yourbattery or if your battery has run down. The diagnosticsystem is designed to evaluate critical emissioncontrol systems during normal driving. This may takeseveral days of routine driving. If you have done this andyour vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lackof OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can preparethe vehicle for inspection.

Oil Pressure Light

{CAUTION:

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.If you do, your engine can become so hot thatit catches fire. You or others could be burned.Check your oil as soon as possible and haveyour vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenancemay damage the engine. The repairs would not becovered by your warranty. Always follow themaintenance schedule in this manual for changingengine oil.

This light tells you if therecould be a problem withyour engine oil pressure.

The light goes on when you turn your key to ON orSTART. It goes off once you start your engine. That’s acheck to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t comeon, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warnyou if something goes wrong.

When the light comes on and stays on, it means that oilisn’t flowing through your engine properly. You couldbe low on oil and you might have some other systemproblem. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 for moreinformation.

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Winter Driving Mode Light(Automatic Transmission)

This light will come onwhen the winter drivingmode feature is in use.

When you turn off the winter driving mode feature, thelight will go out. If it stays on, your vehicle may needservice. See your dealer. See “Winter Driving Mode”under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26for more information.

Sport Mode Light(Automatic Transmission)

This light will comeon while the sportmode is in use.

When you turn off the sport mode, the light will goout. If it stays on, your vehicle may need service.See your dealer. See “Sport Mode” under AutomaticTransmission Operation on page 2-26 for moreinformation.

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Security Light

For informationregarding this light,see Theft-DeterrentSystem on page 2-18.

Fog Lamp Light

This light will comeon when the foglamps are in use.

The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.See Fog Lamps on page 3-23 for more information.

Lights On Reminder

This light comes onwhenever the parkinglamps are on.

See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3-21 for moreinformation.

Cruise Control Light

This light comes onwhenever you setyour cruise control.

The light will go out when the cruise control isturned off. See Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13or Cruise Control (CTS-V) on page 3-17 for moreinformation.

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Highbeam On Light

This light comes onwhenever the high-beamheadlamps are on.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10for more information.

Fuel Gage

The fuel gage showsapproximately how muchfuel is in the tank. Itworks only when theignition is in ON.

If the fuel supply gets low, the Fuel Level Low messagewill appear on the DIC and a single chime will sound.See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65for more information.

Here are a few concerns some owners have had aboutthe fuel gage. All of these situations are normal anddo not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage:

• At the gas station the gas pump shuts off beforethe gage reads full.

• The gage may change when you turn, stop quicklyor accelerate quickly.

• It takes a little more or less fuel to fill the tank thanthe gage indicated. For example, the gage mayhave indicated that the tank was half full, butit actually took a little more or less than half thetank’s capacity to fill the tank.

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Message Center

Message Center (CTS-V)Your vehicle may have a message center that candisplay information relating to powertrain fluids,tire pressures, vehicle dynamics, speedometer andodometer information, and transmission status. It alsodisplays warning messages. There are two differentareas where message center information will bedisplayed. One display is inside of the tachometer andthe other is inside of the speedometer.

These are the controlsfor the message center.They are located onthe left spoke of thesteering wheel.

The outboard switch (A and B) controls the displayof information inside of the tachometer. The upperbutton (C) on the inboard switch controls the displayof information inside of the speedometer.

The lower button (D) on the inboard switch turns thetraction control on or off. See Traction Control System(TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System(TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 for more information.

Speedometer DisplayThis display will show information relating to vehiclespeed, odometer, and transmission status. Theinformation displayed can be changed by pressing (C).Pressing this button cycles the displayed informationas follows: digital speedometer only, odometeronly, speedometer and odometer, or blank display.

When the transmission is shifted into REVERSE (R),an R will appear in the upper right corner.

During slow speed maneuvers, the engine’s computermay command the transmission to engage the Skip Shiftfeature. For more information see Manual TransmissionOperation on page 2-31.

Tachometer DisplayPress (B) to cycle through the following displays:coolant temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature,transmission temperature, tire pressure, and lateralacceleration. Press (A) to cycle through the displays inreverse order. If you press (A) for about one secondthe display will become blank.

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Coolant Temperature

When the coolanttemperature is displayedyou will see the coolanttemperature symbol.

The temperature will be displayed in degrees Fahrenheitor Celsius and there will be a graph at the bottom ofthe display. If the graph shows the temperature inthe shaded area all the way on the right, then thecoolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheatingon page 5-29 for more information.

Oil Pressure

When the oil pressure isdisplayed you will see theoil pressure symbol.

The oil pressure will be displayed in psi or kPa andthere will be a graph at the bottom of the display. If thegraph shows the pressure in the shaded area all theway to the left, then the oil pressure is low. See EngineOil on page 5-16 and DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-65 for more information.

Oil Temperature

When the oil temperatureis displayed you will seethe oil temperature symbol.

The temperature will be displayed in degrees Fahrenheitor Celsius and there will be a graph at the bottom ofthe display. If the graph shows the temperature inthe shaded area all the way on the right, then the oiltemperature is hot. See Engine Oil on page 5-16for more information.

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Transmission Temperature

When the transmissiontemperature is displayedyou will see thetransmission temperaturesymbol.

The temperature will be displayed in degrees Fahrenheitor Celsius and there will be a graph at the bottom ofthe display. If the graph shows the temperature inthe shaded area all the way on the right, then thetransmission temperature is hot. See DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-65 and Manual TransmissionFluid on page 5-24 for more information.

Tire PressureWhen the tire pressure is displayed you will see avehicle in the display. The numbers in each cornerrepresent the tire pressure for the corresponding tire.The tire pressure will be displayed in psi or kPa.

If any of the tires are blinking on the vehicle in thedisplay, this means that the tire pressure in that tire iseither high or low. See Tire Pressure Monitor System(CTS-V) on page 5-65 for more information.

Lateral AccelerationLateral acceleration is a measure of how hard you aretaking a corner. For example, when you are turningright you will feel your body push to the left. Thisforce is measured in a “g”. This gage will display from0.00 g to 1.2 g. The lowest reading means there isno lateral acceleration. The highest reading means theforce the driver is feeling is 1.2 times the accelerationdue to gravity.

When (B) is pressed and held while the LateralAcceleration display is being shown, the peak holdvalues — both tick marks and numbers — will bereset to zero.

Warning MessagesThe warning messages that are described in thefollowing text are also shown in the tachometer display.

While any warning messages are shown, pressing(A) or (B) will acknowledge the warning and then displaythe gage relating to the error message. For instance,if a tire is below the minimum recommended pressure,the tire pressure warning message will blink on andoff (5 times for a low tire warning, continuously for a flattire warning). The driver can go to the tire pressuredisplay immediately by pressing either button onthe outboard switch.

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Transmission Fluid Hot Message

When you see this flashingsymbol, the transmissionfluid temperature ishigh (290°F (143°C)).

To acknowledge this warning, press either button onthe outboard switch on the left spoke of the steeringwheel. After you press this button, the warning willredisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returnsto the normal operating range. If this messageappears, you may continue to drive at a slower speedwhile monitoring the transmission fluid temperature.Ideally, the transmission oil temperature should not riseabove 265°F (129°C). If you regularly experiencetemperatures above this limit due to high performanceoperation, it is recommended to use an auxiliaryfluid cooler for the transmission and differential. Seeyour GM dealer for details. If this warning is displayedduring normal vehicle operation on flat roads, yourvehicle may need service. See your dealer for aninspection. See DIC Warnings and Messages onpage 3-65 and Manual Transmission Fluid on page 5-24for more information.

Hot Coolant TemperatureWarning Message

When you see this flashingsymbol, the engine coolanttemperature is high(257°F (125°C)).

To acknowledge this warning, press either button onthe outboard switch on the left spoke of the steeringwheel. After you press a button, this warning willredisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returnsto the normal operating range. Driving aggressivelyor driving on long hills can cause the engine coolanttemperature to be higher than normal. Display ofthis warning should correspond with the Engine CoolantTemperature Warning Light. See Engine CoolantTemperature Warning Light (CTS) on page 3-44 formore information. If this warning is displayed duringnormal vehicle operation on flat roads, your vehicle mayneed service. See your dealer for an inspection.

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Check Engine Oil Pressure Message

When you see thisflashing symbol, theengine oil pressureis low.

To acknowledge this warning, press either button onthe outboard switch on the left spoke of the steeringwheel. After you press this button, the warning willredisplay every 10 minutes until the pressure returns tothe normal operating range. Oil pressure should be20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). In certain situations suchas long, extended idles on hot days, it could read aslow as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered normal.It may vary with engine speed, outside temperature andoil viscosity. This warning should correspond with theOil Pressure Light. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-48for more information.

Oil Temperature Warning Message

When you see thisflashing symbol, theengine oil temperatureis high.

To acknowledge this warning press either button onthe outboard switch on the left spoke of the steeringwheel. After you press a button, the warning willredisplay every 10 minutes until the temperature returnsto the normal operating range. Driving aggressivelyor driving on long hills can cause the engine oiltemperature to be higher than normal. If this warning isdisplayed during normal vehicle operation on flatroads, your vehicle may need service. See your GMdealer for an inspection. See Engine Oil on page 5-16for more information.

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Tire Pressure Warning Message

When you see thisflashing symbol, oneor more of the vehicle’stires is either underor over-inflated.

To acknowledge this warning, press either button onthe outboard switch on the left spoke of the steeringwheel. There are three levels of warning for this display:

1. High Tire Pressure (above 42 psi (290 kPa))

2. Low Tire Pressure (below 25 psi (170 kPa))

3. Flat Tire (below 5 psi (35 kPa))

For conditions 1 and 2, this warning will flash five timesand the display will then show the tire pressure gage.For condition 3, this warning will flash continuously untilthe driver acknowledges it. In any of the three cases,the warning will redisplay every 10 minutes untilthe situation is corrected. Conditions 2 and 3 will alsodisplay a warning light elsewhere on the cluster that willstay illuminated after this warning is acknowledged.See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-45 for moreinformation. Also see Tire Pressure Monitor System(CTS-V) on page 5-65 for more information on tirepressure specifications.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)The DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle’ssystems. It is also used to display driver personalizationfeatures and warning/status messages. All messageswill appear on the audio system display which is also thedisplay for the Navigation system.

If your vehicle has the Base audio system, use theinformation contained in this manual for instructions onoperating the DIC for your vehicle.

If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see theCTS/CTS-V Navigation system manual for instructionson operating the DIC for your vehicle.

System Controls

Use the following controls located on the audio systemto operate the DIC:

INFO (Information): Use the up or down arrows on thisswitch to scroll through the system status information.

CLR (Clear): Press this button to clear DIC messagesand to reset some DIC displays to zero. This buttonis also used to exit out of a menu. See DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3-65 and Status of VehicleSystems on page 3-59 for more information.

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TUNE/SEL (Select) Knob: To scroll through the menuitems displayed, turn the knob, located in the lowerright corner. Press the knob to select the menu item.

Status of Vehicle SystemsYou can view the status of several vehicle systemsusing the DIC.

Vehicle Information MenuTo access this menu, press the up or down arrow onthe INFO switch located to the right of the display.

The following items are available:

• BLANK LINE

• OUTSIDE TEMP

• MI TRIP A*

• MI TRIP B*

• MILES RANGE

• MPG AVG*

• MPG INST

• GAL FUEL USED*

• AVG MPH*

• TIMER*

• BATTERY VOLTS

• ENGINE OIL LIFE*

• TRANS FLUID LIFE*(Automatic Transmission Only)

* These items can be reset. Each one must be resetindividually. For a detailed description of the menu itemsand how to reset them, see “Vehicle InformationMenu Item Descriptions” following.

You can view any of these items at any time, but onlyone item can be displayed at a time.

Vehicle Information Menu ItemDescriptionsThe following paragraphs contain a more detaileddescription of each menu item:

BLANK LINE: If you select this item, nothing isdisplayed at the top of the screen.

OUTSIDE TEMP: If you select this item, the currentoutside temperature is displayed at the top of thescreen. It will be in either degrees Fahrenheit or degreesCelsius depending upon whether the system is set forEnglish or metric units. If you wish to change theunits, see DIC Main Menu on page 3-62.

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MI TRIP A and B: For information on the tripodometers, see Trip Odometers on page 3-37.

MPG AVG: If you select this item, the approximateaverage miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per100 kilometers (L/100 km) is displayed. This number iscalculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km)recorded since the last time this menu item was reset.

To reset the MPG AVG, press the CLR button located tothe right of the screen. The display will return to zero.

MPG INST: If you select this item, the current fueleconomy is displayed. This number reflects only thefuel economy that the vehicle has right now andwill change frequently as driving conditions change.Unlike average fuel economy, this menu item cannotbe reset.

GAL FUEL USED: If you select this item, the numberof gallons or liters of fuel used since the last reset of thismenu item is displayed.

To reset GAL FUEL USED, press the CLR buttonlocated to the right of the screen. The display willreturn to zero.

MILES RANGE: If you select this item, theapproximate number of remaining miles or kilometersyou can drive without refueling is displayed. Thisestimate is based on the current driving conditionsand will change if the driving conditions change.

For example, if you are driving in traffic making frequentstops, the display may read one number, but if youenter the freeway, the number may change even thoughyou still have the same amount of gas in the gastank. This is because different driving conditions producedifferent fuel economies. Generally, freeway drivingproduces better fuel economy than city driving.

If your vehicle is low on fuel, the Fuel Level Lowmessage will be displayed. See “Fuel Level Low” underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65 for moreinformation.

AVG MPH: If you select this item, the average speedof the vehicle is displayed in miles per hour (mph)or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculatedbased on the various vehicle speeds recorded sincethe last reset of this menu item.

To reset AVG MPH, press the CLR button located tothe right of the screen. The display will return to zero.

TIMER: If you select this item, a timing feature isdisplayed. The timer functions like a stopwatch in thatyou can record the time it takes to travel from one pointto another.

To use the timer, you must first turn it on. To turnon the timer, press the CLR button located to theright of the screen once. The display will read00:00:00 TIMER ON and begin counting.

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Press the button again to turn the timer off. Whenthe timer is off, the display will show the timer valueand TIMER OFF. The timing feature will stop.

To reset the timer, turn off the timer and then press andhold the CLR button. The display will return to zero.

BATTERY VOLTS: If you select this item, the currentbattery voltage is displayed. If the voltage is in thenormal range, the display will have OK after it.For example, the display may read 13.2 BatteryVolts OK.

If there is a problem with the battery charging system,there are four possible DIC messages that may bedisplayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages onpage 3-65 for more information.

ENGINE OIL LIFE: If you select this item, thepercentage of remaining oil life is displayed. If yousee 99% Oil Life on the display, that means that 99% ofthe current oil life remains.

When the oil life is depleted, the Change Engine Oilmessage will appear on the display. In addition tothe engine oil life system monitoring the oil life,additional maintenance is recommended in theMaintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oilon page 5-16 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for more information.

When you reset the Change Engine Oil message byclearing it from the display, you still must reset theengine oil life system separately. For more informationon resetting the engine oil life system, see “How toReset the Engine Oil Life System and the Oil LifeIndicator” under Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20.

TRANS FLUID LIFE (Automatic Transmission):If you select this item, the percentage of remainingtransmission fluid life is displayed. If you see 99% TransFluid Life on the display, that means that 99% of thecurrent transmission fluid life remains.

When the transmission fluid life is depleted, theChange Transmission Fluid message will appear on thedisplay. You should change the transmission fluid assoon as possible within 200 miles (322 km). Be sure tokeep a written record of the mileage and date of thefluid change so you will have it for future reference.

When you reset the Change Transmission Fluidmessage by clearing it from the display, you still mustreset the transmission fluid life monitor separately.For more information on resetting the transmission fluidlife monitor, see Automatic Transmission Fluid onpage 5-23.

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DIC Main Menu

Accessing the DIC Main MenuTo access the main menu of the DIC, do the following:

1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once.2. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to

scroll through the menu items.

The DIC main menu consists of the followingmenu items:

• e BASS - MID - TREBLE

• e EQ

• DSP (Bose® Radio)

• AVC (Bose® Radio)

• H/A

• AUTOSTORE

• CAT

• TA

• RDS MSG

• AF

• SEEK LOCAL/DISTANT

• 9 (English/Metric Units)

• TCS

• 8 (Clock)

• 8/ 4 (Clock/Information Display)

• SETUP

DIC Main Menu Item Descriptions

e BASS - MID (Midrange) - TREBLE: This menuitem allows you to adjust the levels for the bass,midrange, treble, balance, and fade features of theaudio system. For more information, see “Setting theTone (Bass/Treble)” and “Adjusting the Speakers(Balance/Fade)” under Radio with CD on page 3-89.

e EQ (Equalizer): This menu item allows youto choose among five preset equalizations for the audiosystem. See “Audio Equalizer” under Radio with CDon page 3-89 for more information.

DSP (Digital Signal Processing): If your vehicle has aBose® radio, this menu item allows you to select theDSP type that you want on the audio system. You maychoose Normal, Talk, Spacious, Rear Seat or DriverSeat. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through thesechoices. Once the desired choice is displayed, turnthe knob to set your DSP choice and continue scrollingthrough the main menu.

See “Using DSP” under Radio with CD on page 3-89 formore information.

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AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation): If yourvehicle has a Bose® radio, this menu item allows you toturn the AVC feature on and off. Press the TUNE/SELknob once to turn AVC on and off. When AVC is on, anX will be in the box next to AVC on the menu. The Xdisappears when AVC is off.

See “AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation)” underRadio with CD on page 3-89 for more information.

H/A (Home/Away Preset Stations): This menu itemallows you to switch back and forth between your homeand away preset radio stations. Press the TUNE/SELknob to switch between home and away.

See “Setting Preset Stations” under Radio with CD onpage 3-89 for more information.

AUTOSTORE: This menu item allows you toautomatically store radio stations with the strongestsignals as presets. See “Setting Preset Stations” underRadio with CD on page 3-89 for more information.

CAT (Category): This menu item allows you to selectradio stations based on preset categories. To turnthe CAT feature on, press the TUNE/SEL knob once.When CAT is on, an X will be in the box next to CATon the menu. The X disappears when CAT is off.

See Radio with CD on page 3-89 for more information.

TA (Traffic Announcement): This menu item allowsyou to turn the TA feature on and off. To turn theTA feature on, press the TUNE/SEL knob once. WhenTA is on, an X will be in the box next to TA on themenu. The X disappears when TA is off.

See “RDS Messages” under Radio with CD onpage 3-89 for more information.

RDS (Radio Data System) MSG (Message): Thismenu item allows you to view an RDS radio stationmessage broadcast by a radio station. To viewthe message, press the TUNE/SEL knob once. Themessage will appear on the screen.

See “RDS Messages” under Radio with CD onpage 3-89 for more information.

AF (Alternate Frequency): This menu item allowsyou to turn the AF feature on and off. To turn on AF,press the TUNE/SEL knob once. When AF is on,an X will be in the box next to AF on the menu.The X disappears when AF is off.

See “Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations (RDSand XM™)” under Radio with CD on page 3-89 formore information.

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SEEK LOCAL/DISTANT: This feature instructs theaudio system to seek only local radio stations with thestrongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a strongsignal in a large area. Use LOCAL when you are inurban areas where there are several strong radio stationsignals and you want to limit the number of stations tothose with the strongest signals only. Use DISTANTwhen you are in rural areas where there are fewer radiostation signals available.

To switch between LOCAL and DISTANT, press theTUNE/SEL knob. Your choice will be set when you pressBACK and return to the main menu.

9 (English/Metric Units): Use this menu item toadjust the measurement units.

You can choose between ENGLISH UNITS andMETRIC UNITS. To switch between the two, pressthe TUNE/SEL knob. Once your choice is displayed, turnthe knob to set your choice and continue scrollingthrough the main menu.

The measurement units that you choose will bereflected on all the vehicle system displays, not justthe DIC information. For example, the climate controlpanel will display degrees Celsius if you chooseMETRIC UNITS.

TCS (Traction Control System): You can enable ordisable the traction control system using this menu item.Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on and off.

You can also turn the traction control system off usingthe traction control button located in the glove box,or by programming one of the steering wheelcontrols (1, 2, 3 or 4) or audio system softkeys toenable/disable the TCS. See Reconfigurable SteeringWheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 and“Configurable Radio Display Keys” under Radio withCD on page 3-89 for more information.

When you disable the traction control system, theTraction Suspended message will appear on the DIC andthe traction control system warning light on the instrumentpanel cluster will come on. See DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-65 and Traction Control System(TCS) Warning Light on page 3-43 for more information.

8 (Clock): Use this menu item to set the time onthe clock.

See Setting the Time on page 3-88 for more information.

8/ 4 (Clock/Information Display): Use this menuitem to toggle between the clock display and the XM™Information (Song, Artist, Album), if available.

See Setting the Time on page 3-88 and “XM™ SatelliteRadio Service” under Radio with CD on page 3-89for more information.

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SETUP: When you select this menu item, the followingsubmenu is available:

• PERSONALIZATION

• LANGUAGE

• CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS

• CONFIGURE SWC (Steering Wheel Control) KEYS

To change the language displayed on the radio,select LANGUAGE by pressing the TUNE/SEL knob.Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through the availablelanguages and press the knob to make your selection.If you accidentally select a language that you didnot want, ENGLISH is always at the top of thelanguage list.

For more information on the other items in the SETUPmenu, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-74and Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC)(CTS) on page 3-7.

DIC Warnings and MessagesThese messages will appear if there is a problemsensed in one of your vehicle’s systems.

You must acknowledge a message to clear it from thescreen for further use. To clear a message, pressthe CLR button.

Be sure to take any message that appears on thescreen seriously and remember that clearing themessage will only make the message disappear,not the problem.

Battery Not ChargingWhen this message appears on the display, thereis a problem with the generator and battery chargingsystems. Have the electrical system checked byyour GM dealer as soon as possible.

Battery Saver ActiveThis message appears when the system detects thatthe battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonablelevel. The battery saver system will start reducing certainfeatures of the vehicle that you may not be able tonotice. At the point that the features are disabled, thismessage is displayed. It means that the vehicle is tryingto save the charge in the battery.

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Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the batteryto recharge.

The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressingthe INFO button until you find BATTERY VOLTS.

Battery Voltage HighThis message indicates that the electrical chargingsystem is overcharging the battery. When the systemdetects that the battery voltage is above approximately16 volts, this message will be displayed.

To reduce the charging overload, use the vehicle’saccessories. Turn on the exterior lamps and radio, setthe climate control on AUTO and the fan speed onthe highest setting, and turn the rear windowdefogger on.

The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 voltswhen the engine is running. You can monitor batteryvoltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button until youfind BATTERY VOLTS.

Battery Voltage LowThis message will appear when the electrical system ischarging less than 10 volts or if the battery has beendrained.

If this message appears immediately after starting theengine, it is possible that the generator can still rechargethe battery. The battery should recharge while drivingbut may take a few hours to do so. Consider usingan auxiliary charger (be sure to follow themanufacturer’s instructions) to boost the battery afterreturning home or to a final destination.

If this message appears while driving or after startingyour vehicle and stays on, have it checked by yourGM dealer immediately to determine the cause of thisproblem.

To help the generator recharge the battery quickly, youcan reduce the load on the electrical system byturning off the accessories.

The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressingthe INFO button until you find BATTERY VOLTS.

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Buckle PassengerThis message reminds you to buckle the passenger’sseat belt.

This message will display and a chime will sound whenthe ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is buckled, thepassenger’s seat belt is unbuckled with the passengerairbag enabled and the vehicle is in motion. You shouldhave the passenger buckle their seat belt.

The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, thevehicle is in motion, the driver is unbuckled and thepassenger is still unbuckled and the passenger airbagis enabled. If the passenger’s seat belt is alreadybuckled, this message and chime will not come on.

Buckle Seat BeltThis message reminds you to buckle the driver’sseat belt.

This message will display and a chime will sound whenthe ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is unbuckledand the vehicle is in motion. You should buckleyour seat belt.

If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition ison and the vehicle is in motion, the reminder willbe repeated. If the driver’s seat belt is already buckled,this message and chime will not come on.

This message is an additional reminder to the SafetyBelt Reminder Light in the instrument panel cluster.See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-38 for moreinformation.

Change Engine OilThis message indicates that the life of the engineoil has expired and it should be changed and that yourvehicle is due for service. See Engine Oil on page 5-16and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for more information.

When you reset the Change Engine Oil message byclearing it from the display, you still must reset theengine oil life system separately. For more informationon resetting the engine oil life system, see EngineOil Life System on page 5-20.

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Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid(Automatic Transmission)This message indicates that the life of the transmissionfluid has expired and it should be changed within200 miles (320 km). See Scheduled Maintenance onpage 6-4 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6-13 for the proper fluid and change intervals.

When you reset the Change Trans Fluid messageby clearing it from the display, you still must reset thetransmission fluid life monitor separately. For moreinformation on resetting the transmission fluid lifemonitor, see Automatic Transmission Fluid onpage 5-23.

Check Brake FluidThis message will display if the ignition is in ON toinform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Havethe brake system serviced by your GM dealer assoon as possible. See Brake System Warning Lighton page 3-42 for more information.

Check Coolant LevelThis message will appear when there is a low level ofengine coolant. Have the cooling system servicedby your GM dealer as soon as possible. See EngineCoolant on page 5-26 for more information.

Check Gas CapWhen this message appears on the display, the gas caphas not been fully tightened. You should recheck thegas cap to ensure that it is on and tightened properly.See “If the Light Is On Steady” under MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 3-45 for more information.

Check Washer FluidWhen this message appears on the display, it meansthat your vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid.You should refill the tank as soon as possible.See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38 for moreinformation.

Competitive Driving (CTS-V)When competitive driving mode is turned on with thetraction control button, this message will be displayed onthe DIC. The TC light will be on when the competitivedriving mode is on. The traction control system willnot operate while in competitive driving mode.You should adjust your driving accordingly. See theCTS-V portion of Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS)on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS)(CTS-V) on page 4-10 for more information.

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Driver Door AjarWhen this message appears on the display, it meansthat the driver’s door was not closed completely.You should make sure that the driver’s door is closedcompletely.

Engine Coolant Hot – Idle EngineThis message will appear when the engine coolanttemperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle toidle until it cools down.

Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engineis overheating, severe engine damage may occur.If an overheat warning appears on the instrumentpanel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon aspossible. Do not increase the engine speed abovenormal idling speed. See Engine Overheatingon page 5-29 for more information.

Engine Coolant Hot – AC(Air Conditioning) OffThis message displays when the engine coolantbecomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the airconditioning compressor is automatically turned off.

When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the airconditioning compressor will turn back on. You cancontinue to drive your vehicle.If this message continues to appear, have the systemrepaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible to avoiddamage to the engine or transmission.

Engine Overheated – Stop EngineThis message will appear when the engine hasoverheated. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine offimmediately to avoid severe engine damage. SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-29. A chime will alsosound when this message is displayed.

Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engineis overheating, severe engine damage may occur.If an overheat warning appears on the instrumentpanel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon aspossible. Do not increase the engine speed abovenormal idling speed. See Engine Overheatingon page 5-29 for more information.

Engine Power ReducedThis message informs you that the vehicle is reducingengine power to try to protect the engine or transmissionfrom damage due to extreme operating conditions.This also can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate.

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Fuel Level LowWhen this message appears on the display, it meansthat your vehicle is low on fuel. You should refill the tankas soon as possible. A single chime will sound whenthis message is displayed.

Headlamps SuggestedThis message will appear when the amount of availablelight outside the vehicle is low and the exterior lampcontrol is off. This message informs the driver thatturning on the exterior lamps is recommended eventhough the daytime running lamps (DRL) are stillilluminated and it has become dark enough outside torequire the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.

This message will also appear when the windshieldwipers have been on for more than six seconds andthe exterior lamp control is off or in the parkinglamp position.

Ice PossibleThis message appears when the outside temperatureis cold enough to create icy road conditions.

Left Rear Door AjarWhen this message appears on the display, it meansthat the driver’s side rear door was not closedcompletely. You should make sure that the door isclosed completely.

Oil Pressure Low – Stop Engine

Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engineoil pressure is low, severe engine damage mayoccur. If a low oil pressure warning appears onthe instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop thevehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicleuntil the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.See Engine Oil on page 5-16 for more information.

Passenger Door AjarWhen this message appears on the display, it meansthat the passenger’s side front door was not closedcompletely. You should make sure that the dooris closed completely.

Right Rear Door AjarWhen this message appears on the display, the rightrear door it means that the passenger’s side reardoor was not closed completely. You should check tomake sure that the door is closed completely.

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Service AC (Air Conditioning) SystemThis message appears when the electronic sensorsthat control the air conditioning and heating systems areno longer working. Have the climate control systemserviced by your GM dealer if you notice a dropin heating and air conditioning efficiency.

Service Air BagThere is a problem with the airbag system when thismessage appears. Have your vehicle serviced by yourGM dealer immediately. See Airbag Readiness Lighton page 3-39 for more information.

Service Charging SystemThis message will display when a problem with thecharging system has been detected. Have your vehicleserviced by your GM dealer.

Service Electrical SystemThis message will display if an electrical problem hasoccurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)or the ignition switch. Have your vehicle serviced by yourGM dealer.

Service Fuel SystemThe Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected aproblem within the fuel system when this messageappears. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.

Service Idle ControlA problem with the idle control has occurred when thismessage displays. Have your vehicle serviced byyour GM dealer.

Service Stability System MessageYour vehicle may be equipped with a vehicle stabilityenhancement system called Stabilitrak®.

See Stabilitrak® System on page 4-11. The ServiceStability System message will be displayed if there hasbeen a problem detected with Stabilitrak®.

If the Service Stability System message comes on whileyou are driving, pull off the road as soon as possibleand stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turningthe ignition off then back on. If the Service StabilitySystem message still stays on or comes back on againwhile you are driving, your vehicle needs service.Have the Stabilitrak® System inspected by yourGM dealer as soon as possible.

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Stability System Engaged MessageThe Stability System Engaged message will bedisplayed any time Stabilitrak® (if equipped) is activelyassisting you with directional control of the vehicle.Slippery road conditions may exist when this messageis displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly.This message may stay on for a few seconds afterStabilitrak® stops assisting you with directional controlof the vehicle.

Stability System Off MessageThe Stability System Off message will be displayed anytime you turn off Stabilitrak® (if equipped) using theTC (traction control) on/off button. See Traction ControlSystem (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction ControlSystem (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 for moreinformation. When this message has been displayed,Stabilitrak® is no longer available to assist you withdirectional control of the vehicle. Adjust your drivingaccordingly.

Stability System Ready MessageThe Stability System Ready message will be displayedany time you turn back on Stabilitrak® (if equipped)using the TC (traction control) on/off button. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 orTraction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10

for more information. When this message has beendisplayed, Stabilitrak® is ready to assist you withdirectional control of the vehicle if needed.

Service Steering SystemYour vehicle may be equipped with a speed variableassist steering system. See Steering on page 4-12.

The Service Steering System message will be displayedif a problem is detected with the speed variable assiststeering system. When this message is displayed,you may notice that the effort required to steerthe vehicle increases or feels “heavier,” but you willstill be able to steer the vehicle.

Service Theft SystemThis message means there is a problem with theimmobilizer. See Immobilizer on page 2-19 for moreinformation. A fault has been detected in the systemwhich means that the system is disabled and isnot protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts,however, you may want to take your vehicle to yourdealer before turning off the engine.

Service TransmissionThere is a problem with the transmission of yourvehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by yourGM dealer.

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Service Vehicle SoonThis message is displayed when a non-emissionsrelated powertrain malfunction occurs. Have your vehicleserviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.

Starting Disabled – Remove KeyThis message will appear when the vehicletheft-deterrent system detects that an improper ignitionkey is being used to try to start the vehicle. Checkthe ignition key for damage. If it is damaged, it may needto be replaced. If it is not damaged, remove the keyand try to start the vehicle again. If it still does not start,try another ignition key or have your vehicle servicedby your GM dealer.

Starting Disabled – Throttle ProblemThis message appears when your vehicle’s throttlesystem is not functioning properly. Have your vehicleserviced by your GM dealer.

Theft AttemptedThis message is displayed if the content theft-deterrentsystem has detected a break-in attempt while youwere away from your vehicle.

Top Speed – Fuel Cut OffThis message will appear when the Engine ControlModule (ECM) detects that the maximum speed for yourvehicle has been reached. Your vehicle’s top speed isbased on the top speed rating of the tires. This ensuresthat your vehicle stays in a safe operating range forthe tires.

Traction EngagedThis message will appear when the traction controlsystem is actively limiting wheel spin. Slipperyroad conditions may exist if this message is displayed,so adjust your driving accordingly. The message willstay on for a few seconds after the traction controlsystem stops limiting wheel spin. See Traction ControlSystem (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction ControlSystem (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10 for moreinformation.

Trans (Transmission) Hot – Idle EngineThis message indicates that the transmission fluid inyour vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it toidle until the transmission cools down or until thismessage is removed. See also Transmission Fluid HotMessage on page 3-55 for more information.

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Trunk OpenWhen this message appears on the display, it meansthat the trunk lid of your vehicle was not closedcompletely. You should make sure that the trunk lid isclosed completely.

Turn Signal OnIf you drive your vehicle for more than about 1 mile(1.6 km) with a turn signal on, this message will appearas a reminder to turn off the turn signal. A multiplechime will sound when this message is displayed.

DIC Vehicle PersonalizationYour vehicle is equipped with personalization that allowsyou to program certain features to a preferred settingfor up to two people. The number of programmablefeatures varies depending upon which model ofthe vehicle is purchased.

On all vehicles, features such as climate controlsettings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock,remote lock and unlock confirmation, and automaticdoor locks have already been programmed foryour convenience.

Some vehicles are equipped with additional featuresthat can be programmed including the seat and outsiderearview mirror position.

If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to programadditional personalization features, the driver’spreferences are recalled by pressing the unlock buttonon the remote keyless entry transmitter, 1 or 2, orby pressing the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2,located on the driver’s door. Certain features canbe programmed not to recall until the key is placed inthe ignition. To change feature preferences, see“Entering the Personalization Menu” following.

Entering the Personalization MenuTo enter the feature programming mode, use thefollowing procedure:

1. Turn the ignition to ON, but do not start theengine. Make sure an automatic transmission isin PARK (P) or a manual transmission has theparking brake set.

2. If your vehicle has memory settings, press theappropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located onthe driver’s door armrest. The DIC display willshow either Driver 1 or 2 depending on whichbutton was selected.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access themain menu of the DIC.

4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP ishighlighted.

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5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access theSETUP menu.

6. Scroll to the feature you want to change, and pressthe TUNE/SEL knob to turn the feature on or off.If the feature is turned on, a check mark will appearnext to the feature name.If none of the personalization items are turnedon, turn on the personalization menu by pressingthe TUNE/SEL knob. The list of features willthen appear, and you can repeat Step 6.

Personalization FeaturesThe following choices are available for programming:

Personalization NameThis feature allows you to type in a name that willappear on the DIC display whenever the correspondingremote keyless entry transmitter is used or one ofthe buttons on the driver’s door armrest (1 or 2) ispressed.

If a customized name is not programmed, the systemwill show Driver 1 or Driver 2 to correspond withthe numbers on the back of the remote keylessentry transmitters.

To program a name, use the following procedure:

1. Enter the Personalization menu following theinstructions listed previously.

2. Select the PERSONALIZATION NAME menu itemby pressing the TUNE/SEL knob once.You will see a cursor on the screen.

3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until you reach thefirst letter you want; the letter will be highlighted.There is a complete alphabet with both upper andlower case letters and the numbers zero throughnine. Also included are spaces and other non-lettercharacters such as the ampersand (&).

4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select the letter.The letter will then appear on the display.If you make a mistake, press the Back key. Thiswill exit the menu. You can then go back intothe menu and edit the name. You can also pressthe TUNE/SEL knob repeatedly to cycle through allthe characters until you reach the character youwish to change.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the name you want iscomplete. You can program up to 16 characters.

6. Press the BACK button located to the lower right ofthe display to exit and set your choice or let thescreen time out and return to the main screen.

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The name you selected is now set. You can either exitthe programming mode by following the instructionslater in this section or program the next feature availableon your vehicle.

Configure Display KeysThis feature allows you to customize the functions ofthe four soft keys located to the left and right ofthe audio display. See “Configurable Radio DisplayKeys” under Radio with CD on page 3-89 forprogramming information.

Remote Recall MemoryIf your vehicle has the optional memory package,you will have this feature. When this feature is turnedon, you can recall any previously programmed seat andmirror controls when the unlock button on the remotekeyless entry transmitter is pressed.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which thevehicle was programmed may have been changedsince it left the factory.

To program the vehicle to a different mode, use thefollowing procedure:

1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUPmenu following the instructions listed previously.

2. Scroll to REMOTE RECALL MEMORY to highlight it.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forthbetween on and off.When the mode is turned on, a check mark willappear next to the feature name.

This feature cannot be selected if Remote Exit Recall orKey In Recall Memory is selected. If either of thesewas previously selected, you must first de-selectit in order to be able to select Remote Recall Memory.

The mode you selected is now set. You can eitherexit the programming mode by following the instructionslater in this section or program the next featureavailable on your vehicle.

Remote Exit RecallIf your vehicle has the optional memory package,you will have this feature. When this feature is turnedon, you can recall any previously programmed exitposition for the driver’s seat when the unlock button onthe remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.

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Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to REMOTE EXIT RECALL to highlight it.


This feature cannot be selected if Remote RecallMemory is selected. If it was previously selected, youmust first de-select it in order to be able to selectRemote Exit Recall.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exitthe programming mode by following the instructionslater in this section or program the next feature availableon your vehicle.

Key in Recall MemoryIf your vehicle has the optional memory package, youwill have this feature. When this feature is turned on, youcan recall any previously programmed seat and mirrorpositions when the key is inserted into the ignition.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to KEY IN RECALL MEMORY to highlight it.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back andforth between on and off.When the mode is turned on, a check mark willappear next to the feature name.

This feature cannot be selected if Remote Recall Memoryis selected. If it was previously selected, you must firstde-select it in order to be able to select Key In RecallMemory.

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Auto Exit SeatIf your vehicle has the optional memory package,you will have this feature. When this feature is turnedon, you can recall any previously programmed exitposition for the driver’s seat when the key is removedfrom the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to AUTO EXIT SEAT using the TUNE/SELknob to highlight it.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forthbetween on and off.When the mode is turned on, a check mark willappear in the box next to the feature name.


Twilight DelayThis feature allows you to set the amount of time youwant the exterior lamps to remain on after you exitthe vehicle.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: 0:00 seconds



Mode 4: 1:00 minute

Mode 5: 1:30 minutes




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Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory,it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which thevehicle was programmed may have been changedsince the vehicle left the factory.

To determine the mode to which the vehicle isprogrammed or to program the vehicle to a differentmode, use the following procedure:


2. Scroll to TWILIGHT DELAY using the TUNE/SELknob to highlight it.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through theavailable delay settings. When the delay timeyou want is highlighted, press the TUNE/SEL knobonce to select it.When the mode is turned on, an X will appear inthe box to the left.If you choose Mode 1, the exterior lamps will notilluminate when you exit the vehicle. Only one modecan be selected at a time.


Lights Flash at UnlockThis feature flashes the exterior lamps when the remotekeyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.The lamps will flash for approximately 20 secondsunless a door is opened, the ignition is turned toACCESSORY, ON or START or the remote keylessentry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK to highlight it.


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Lights Flash at LockThis feature allows the exterior lamps to flash oncewhen the remote keyless entry transmitter is used tolock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this featureto work, and the lamps will not flash if the parkinglamps or headlamps are on.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK to highlight it.


You can select this feature by itself, or you can combineit with Horn Sounds At Lock so that both the lightsflash and the horn chirps when you lock your vehicle.

The mode you selected is now set. You can eitherexit the programming mode by following the instructionslater in this section or program the next featureavailable on your vehicle.

Horn Sounds at LockThis feature sounds the horn once when the remotekeyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.All doors must be closed for this feature to work.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF


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2. Scroll to HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK to highlight it.


If you select this feature to be on, Lights Flash At Lockwill also be on. You can choose Lights Flash At Lockby itself, but Horn Sounds At Lock will always haveLights Flash At Lock enabled when it is selected.


Exterior Lights at UnlockThis feature turns on the exterior lamps when theremote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock thevehicle. The lamps will remain on for about 20 secondsunless a door is opened, the ignition is turned toACCESSORY, ON or START or the remote keylessentry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to EXT. LIGHT AT UNLOCK to highlight it.



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Driver Unlock in Park(Automatic Transmission)The feature allows the driver’s door to automaticallyunlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P).

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK to highlight it.


This feature cannot be selected if Driver Unlock KeyOut/Off, Doors Unlock Key Out/Off or Doors Unlock inPark is selected. If any of these was previouslyselected, you must first de-select it in order to be ableto select Driver Unlock in Park.


Driver Unlock Key Out/OffThis feature allows the driver’s door to automaticallyunlock when the key is removed from the ignitionon automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignitionis turned to OFF for manual transmission vehicles.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF


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2. Scroll to DRIVER UNLOCK KEY OUT/OFF.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between onand off.When the mode is turned on, a check mark willappear next to the feature name.

If you select Mode 1, Doors Lock in Gear (automatictransmission) or Automatic Door Lock (manualtransmission) will be turned on automatically.

This feature cannot be selected if Driver Unlock in Park(automatic transmission), Doors Unlock in Park(automatic transmission) or Doors Unlock Key Out/Off isselected. If any of these was previously selected, youmust first de-select it in order to be able to select DriverUnlock Key Out/Off.


Doors Unlock in Park(Automatic Transmission)The feature allows the doors to automatically unlockwhen the transmission is shifted into PARK (P).

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK to highlight it.


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This feature cannot be selected if Doors Unlock KeyOut/Off, Driver Unlock Key Out/Off or Driver Unlock inPark (automatic transmission) is selected. If any ofthese was previously selected, you must first de-select itin order to be able to select Doors Unlock in Park.


Doors Unlock Key Out/OffThis feature allows the doors to automatically unlockwhen the key is removed from the ignition on automatictransmission vehicles or when the ignition is turnedto OFF on manual transmission vehicles.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to DOORS UNLOCK KEY OUT/OFF.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between onand off.When the mode is turned on, a check mark willappear next to the feature name.

If you select Mode 1, Doors Lock in Gear (automatictransmission) or Automatic Door Lock (manualtransmission) will be turned on automatically.

This feature cannot be selected if Doors Unlock inPark (automatic transmission), Driver Unlock in Park(automatic transmission) or Driver Unlock Key Out/Off isselected. If any of these was previously selected, youmust first de-select it in order to be able to select DoorsUnlock Key Out/Off.


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Delayed LockingThis feature delays the locking of the vehicle’s doors forup to five seconds after a power door lock switch orthe lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitteris pressed. The five second delay occurs after thelast door is closed.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to DELAYED LOCKING using the TUNE/SELknob to highlight it.



Lock Passenger WindowThis feature allows you to disable either all thepassenger window switches or the rear passengerwindow switches only. If this feature is turned on, allpassenger window switches will be disabled whenthe window lockout button is pressed. If the feature isoff, only the rear passenger window switches willbe disabled. See Power Windows on page 2-15 formore information.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF


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2. Scroll to LOCK PASS WINDOW using theTUNE/SEL knob to highlight it.



Mirror to Curb in ReverseIf your vehicle has the optional memory package,you will have this feature. When this feature is turnedon, the passenger’s outside rearview mirror willmove downward so you can view the curb when theshift lever is shifted into REVERSE (R). The mirrorwill return to the last known driving position when theshift lever is moved out of REVERSE (R). See OutsideCurb View Assist Mirror on page 2-44 for moreinformation.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF




2. Scroll to MIRROR TO CURB IN REV using theTUNE/SEL knob to highlight it.



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Enhanced Chime VolumeThis feature allows you to adjust the volume level of thevehicle’s warning chimes. The chime volume cannotbe turned off, only adjusted.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: NORMAL

Mode 2: LOUD




2. Scroll to ENHANCED CHIME VOLUME using theTUNE/SEL knob to highlight it.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forthbetween the normal and loud settings.


Exiting the Personalization MenuTo exit the personalization portion of the SETUP menu,press the BACK key once you have finished makingyour selections. You will return to the main audioscreen.

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Audio System(s)Notice: Before adding any sound equipment toyour vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobiletelephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it canbe added by checking with your dealer. Also,check federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone units. If sound equipment can be added,it is very important to do it properly. Addedsound equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems mayinterfere with the operation of sound equipmentthat has been added improperly.

Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle, findout what your audio system can do, and how to operateall of its controls.

Your vehicle has a feature called Retained AccessoryPower (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can beplayed even after the ignition is turned off. See RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) on page 2-24 for moreinformation.

Setting the Time1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.

2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SET CLOCKappears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select SET CLOCK.

4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to adjust the time.

5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to update the time.VEHICLE TIME UPDATED will appear on thedisplay.

If the CLOCK/RADIO DISP is configured into one of theconfigurable keys, pressing the key will switch thedisplay between the radio station frequency and thetime. See “Configurable Radio Display Keys” underRadio with CD on page 3-89 for more information onconfiguring the keys.

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Radio with CD

Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information.

With RDS, the radio can do the following:

• Seek to stations broadcasting the selected typeof programming

• Receive announcements concerning local andnational emergencies

• Display messages from radio stations

• Seek to stations with traffic announcements

This system relies upon receiving specific informationfrom these stations and will only work when theinformation is available. In rare cases, a radio stationmay broadcast incorrect information that will causethe radio features to work improperly. If this happens,contact the radio station.

While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the stationname or call letters will appear on the display insteadof the frequency. RDS stations may also providethe time of day, a program type (PTY) for currentprogramming, and the name of the program beingbroadcast.

Radio with CD shown, Radio withSix-Disc CD similar

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XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers 100 coast tocoast channels including music, news, sports, talk,and children’s programming. XM™ provides digitalquality audio and text information, including song titleand artist name. A service fee is required in orderto receive the XM™ service. For more information,contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or call1-800-852-XMXM (9696).

CLOCK/INFO DISP (Clock/Information Display):Press the CLOCK/INFO DISP button to switch betweenthe clock display, the XM screen, and the XMinformation display.

Press this button while in XM mode to retrieve threedifferent categories of information related to the currentsong or channel: Artist, Song Title, and Category.To view this information, perform the following:

1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.

2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until CLOCK/INFODISP appears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select CLOCK/INFODISP. The display will change to show the additionalXM information.

4. To return to the original display, press the CLRbutton or wait for the display to time out.

If the CLOCK/INFO DISP is configured into one of theconfigurable keys, pressing the key will switch thedisplay between the radio station frequency and thetime. See “Configurable Radio Display Keys” later in thissection for more information.

Playing the Radio

PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the systemon and off.

VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease the volume.

AVC (Automatic Volume Compensation): Availableonly with the premium Bose® audio system, AVCmonitors the noise in the vehicle and will adjust thevolume level so that it always sounds the same to you.

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AVC works best when listening at low volume levels.At loud listening levels there will be little or no effect.To turn AVC on and off, perform the following steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until AUTO VOLUMECOMP. appears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn AVC on or off.An X will appear in the box when AVC isselected on.

4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. To returnto the original display, repeatedly press the CLRbutton or wait for the display to time out.

SOURCE: Press this button to select a source, eitherradio or CD. The CD must be loaded to select thesource and to play. CD will appear on the display if aCD is loaded. If a CD is not loaded the display willnot change from the radio source.

Finding a Station

BAND: Press this button to select FM1, FM2, AM,or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).

Q SEEKR: Press the up or the down arrow to goto the next or to the previous station and stay there.SEEK will appear on the display. The sound will mutewhile seeking.

The radio will only seek stations with a strong signalthat are in the selected band.

Q SCANR: Press the SCAN button to enter scanmode. SCAN will appear on the display. Press theup arrow to scan to the next station. The radio will goto a station, play for 5 seconds, then go on to thenext station. Press this button again to stop scanning.

To scan preset stations, press and hold SCAN for morethan two seconds until you hear a beep and PSCANappears on the display. The radio will go to thefirst preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for5 seconds, then go on to the next preset station.Press SCAN again to stop scanning presets.

The radio will only scan stations with a strong signalthat are in the selected band.

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LOCAL/DISTANT Selection: With this feature youcan set the radio to search for local stations or stationsthat are further away for a larger selection. To setthis feature to LOCAL or DISTANT, perform thefollowing steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SEEK LOCAL orSEEK DISTANT appears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select either LOCALor DISTANT.


To search for stations, press the SEEK up or downarrows. If the system is set to LOCAL, SEEK will appearin the display and seek to stations with strong signalsonly. If the system is set to DISTANT, D-SEEK willappear in the display and seek to stations with weakand strong signals.

Setting Preset StationsUp to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmedon the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing thefollowing steps:

1. Turn the radio on.

2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM, or XM1or XM2.

3. Tune in the desired station.

4. Press and hold one of the six numberedpushbuttons for two seconds until you hear a beep.The set preset station number will appear on thedisplay above the pushbutton that it is set to.Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed forless than two seconds, the station that was setwill return.

5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.To set the preset stations with an equalizationsetting, DSP setting, or a PTY setting, see eachof these features later in this section. When a presetstation is selected, once one of these additionalsettings is selected, the preset station will remembereach setting and it will remain active, until thesetting is selected off for that preset station.

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AUTOSTORE PRESETS: To set the preset stationsautomatically, perform the following steps:

1. Turn the radio on.

2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM.


4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until AUTOSTOREPRESETS appears on the display.

5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select. AUTOSTOREwill appear on the display. The radio willautomatically search the band and select and storethe six radio stations with the strongest signal.The stations will be stored by signal strength, notsequential order. The set preset station number willappear on the display above the pushbutton thatit is set to. Whenever that numbered pushbutton ispressed for less than two seconds, the stationthat was set will return.


When battery power is removed and later applied, youwill not have to reset your radio presets.

PRESETS HOME/AWAY: This feature gives you theability to store two different kinds of station presets.HOME can be used for stations available where you liveand AWAY can be for stations available outside ofyour local broadcasting area. To set preset stations forhome and away perform the following steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until PRESETSHOME/AWAY appears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select. HOME orAWAY will appear on the display.


Follow the manual or automatic steps previously listedfor setting the preset pushbuttons for both homeand away.

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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform thefollowing steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until BASS-MID-TREBLEappears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the tonesettings.

4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through thesettings.

5. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to increase or to decreasethe bass, midrange, or treble. If a station is weak ornoisy, decrease the treble.

6. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to set the adjustment.

7. Press the CLR button to exit the display. Toreturn to the original display repeatedly pressthe CLR button or wait for the display to time out.

AUDIO EQUALIZER: This feature allows you to selectcustomized equalization settings. To choose anequalization setting (EQ0 through EQ5), perform thefollowing steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until EQUALIZERappears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to set the equalizationsetting. The equalization setting will appear on thedisplay.


The equalization settings are preset to EQ0 (Normal),EQ1 (Pop), EQ2 (Rock), EQ3 (Jazz), EQ4 (Talk),and EQ5 (Country).

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)To adjust the balance or fade, perform the followingsteps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until BASS-MID-TREBLEappears on the display.

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3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the tonesettings.

4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll to BALANCEor FADER.

5. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to adjust the BALANCEto the right or the left speakers and the FADER tothe front or the rear speakers.

6. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to set the adjustment.

7. Press the CLR button to exit the display. Toreturn to the original display, repeatedly pressthe CLR button or wait for the display to time out.

EQ0 will not appear on the display when in this mode.

Using DSPAvailable only with the premium Bose® audio system,this feature is used to provide a choice of five differentlistening experiences: DSP normal, talk, spacious, rearseat, and driver seat. DSP can be used while listening tothe radio or the CD player. The radio keeps separateDSP settings for each band, preset, and source. Toselect a DSP choice, perform the following steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until one of the fivesettings appears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select a DSP setting.

4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. Toreturn to the original display, repeatedly pressthe CLR button or wait for the display to time out.

DSP NORMAL: This setting provides the best overallaudio performance for all passengers. DSP NORMALwill not appear on the display when in this mode.

TALK: This setting should be used when listening tonon-musical material such as news, talk shows,sports broadcasts, and books on tape. Talk makesspoken words sound very clear.

SPACIOUS: This setting is used to make the listeningspace seem larger.

REAR SEAT: This setting adjusts the audio to give therear seat passenger(s) the best possible soundquality. Sound quality for the front seat passengers maybe different when this setting is used.

DRIVER SEAT: This setting adjusts the audio to givethe driver the best possible sound quality. Sound qualityfor the front and rear seat passenger(s) may bedifferent when this setting is used.

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RDS Messages

ALERT: Alert warns of local and national emergencies.When, an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station or a related network station, ALERTwill appear on the display. You will hear theannouncement, even if the volume is low or a CD isplaying. If a CD is playing, play will stop duringthe announcement. Alert announcements cannot beturned off. If the radio tunes to a related network stationfor the announcement, it will return to the originalstation when the announcement is finished.

ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergencybroadcast system. This feature is not supported byall RDS stations.

MSG (Message): If the current RDS station has amessage, MSG will appear on the display. The messagemay display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers,etc. If the entire message does not appear on thedisplay, parts of the message will appear every threeseconds until the message is completed. Once thecompleted message has been displayed, MSGwill disappear from the display until another newmessage is received.

To display the last message, perform the followingsteps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until RECALL RDSMESSAGE appears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob. The message willappear on the display.

Once the message has been displayed, MSG willdisappear from the display until another new messageis received.

TP (Traffic Program): TP will appear on the displaywhen the radio detects a signal from an RDS station thathas traffic announcement broadcast capability.

TA (Traffic Announcement): If TA appears on thedisplay, the tuned radio station broadcasts trafficannouncements and when a traffic announcementcomes on the tuned station you will hear it.

If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements,when TA is turned on it will seek to a station thatdoes. When a station that broadcasts trafficannouncements is found, the radio will stop seeking andTA will appear on the display. If no station is foundthat broadcasts traffic announcements, No Traffic willappear on the display.

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The radio will play traffic announcements if the volumeis low. The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if thelast tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.

To turn TA on or off, perform the following steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until TRAFFICANNOUNCE appears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select ON or OFF.An X will appear in the box when TA is selected on.


Activating Program Type (PTY)Stations (RDS and XM™)PTY allows you to search for stations with specifictypes of music. The selectable PTYs are POP, EASY,TALK, CNTRY (Country), CLASS (Classical), and JAZZ.

To activate program types, perform the following steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until PROGRAM TYPEMODE appears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select ON or OFF.An X will appear in the box when PTY is selected on.


Once program type is activated the PTYs will appearon the display above the pushbuttons, in place ofthe preset stations (if programmed). Press thepushbutton for the PTY that you would like to listen to.Not all stations support PTYs. The radio may not goto all of the stations with that music type when pressingthe pushbutton.

AF (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allowsthe radio to switch to a stronger station with thesame program type.

To turn AF on or off, perform the following steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until ALTERNATEFREQ. appears on the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select AF OFF,AF ON, or AF REG. An X will appear in the boxwhen AF is selected on.


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Radio Message

THEFTLOCK: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has been activated. Take the vehicleto the dealer for service.

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio Display

Message Condition Action Required

XL (Explicit LanguageChannels)

XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language.

These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).

XM Updating Updatingencryption code

The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, andno action is required. This process should take no longerthan 30 seconds.

No XM Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in alocation that is blocking the XM signal. When the vehicle ismoved into an open area, the signal should return.

Loading XM Acquiring channel audio(after 4 second delay)

The audio system is acquiring and processing audio andtext data. No action is needed. This message shoulddisappear shortly.

Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to anotherchannel.

Channel Unavail Channel no longeravailable

This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.Tune to another station. If this station was one of thepresets, choose another station for that preset button.

No Artist Info Artist Name/Featurenot available

No artist information is available at this time on this channel.The system is working properly.

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XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio Display

Message Condition Action Required

No Title Info Song/Program Titlenot available

No song title information is available at this time on thischannel. The system is working properly.

No CAT Info Category Namenot available

No category information is available at this time on thischannel. The system is working properly.

Not Found No channel available forthe chosen category

There are no channels available for the selected category.The system is working properly.

No Information No Text/Informationalmessage available

No text or informational messages are available at this timeon this channel. The system is working properly.

XM Lock Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously beenin another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receiverscannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message isreceived after having your vehicle serviced, check withyour GM dealer.

XM Radio ID Radio ID label(channel 0)

If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with theXM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed toactivate the service.

Unknown Radio ID not known(should only be ifhardware failure)

If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, theremay be a receiver fault. Consult with your GM dealer.

Check XM Receiver Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,the receiver may have a fault. Consult with your GM dealer.

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Using the Single CD PlayerInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on theCD will begin playing. A CD may be loaded with the radiooff but it will not start playing until the radio is on.

If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer, it will stay in the player. When the ignitionor radio is turned on, the CD will start to play where itstopped, if it was the last selected audio source.

When the CD is inserted, CD will appear on the display.As each new track starts to play, the track numberwill appear on the display.

The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) singleCDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and thesmaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.

If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduceddue to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the qualityof the music that has been recorded, and the way theCD-R has been handled. There may be an increasein skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty inloading and ejecting. If these problems occur try aknown good CD.

Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caughtin the CD player.

If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”later in this section.

When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear onthe display above the pushbuttons, in place of thepreset stations (if programmed).

F1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go tothe previous track. Press and hold this pushbuttonto reverse quickly within a track. Release the pushbuttonto play the passage. The elapsed time of the track willappear on the display.

F2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quicklywithin a track. Release the pushbutton to play thepassage. The elapsed time of the track will appear onthe display.

F3 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to listen tothe tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.RANDOM will appear on the display. Press RDM againto turn off random play. RANDOM will disappearfrom the display.

F4 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton to hear a trackover again. REPEAT will appear on the display. PressRPT again to turn off repeat play. REPEAT willdisappear from the display.

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F6 DISP (Display): Press this pushbutton to displaythe time of the track. Press this pushbutton againto remove the time of the track from the display.

Q SEEKR: Press the up or the down arrow to goto the next or to the previous track on the CD.

Q SCANR: Press this button to listen to each trackfor 10 seconds. The CD will go to a track, play for10 seconds, then go on to the next track. Press thisbutton again to stop scanning.

X (Eject): Press this button to stop a CD when it isplaying or to eject a CD when it is not playing. Ejectmay be activated with the ignition and the radio off.

Using the Six-Disc CD ChangerThe CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) singleCDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and thesmaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.

If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduceddue to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the qualityof the music that has been recorded, and the way theCD-R has been handled. There may be an increasein skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty inloading and ejecting. If these problems occur try aknown good CD.

Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caughtin the CD player.

If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”later in this section.

When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear onthe display above the pushbuttons, in place of thepreset stations (if programmed).

LOAD: Press the LOAD button to load CDs into the CDplayer. This CD player will hold up to six CDs.

To insert one CD, do the following:

1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.

2. Press and release the LOAD button. Please Waitwill appear on the display.

3. Load the CD, when INSERT appears on thedisplay, insert a CD partway into the slot, label sideup. The player will pull the CD in.

When a CD is inserted, CD will appear on the display,the number of the CD and the track number willappear on the display if the radio is on.

If the radio is on, the CD will begin to play automatically.

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To insert multiple CDs, do the following:

1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.

2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds.Please Wait will appear on the display and you willhear a beep.

3. Load the CD, when INSERT appears on thedisplay, insert a CD partway into the slot, labelside up. The player will pull the CD in.Do not load a CD until INSERT appears on thedisplay. The CD player will take up to six CDs.Do not try to load more than six. If you want toload less than six CDs, load the desired amount.The CD player will time out when it does not receiveany more CDs and the last CD loaded will beginto play.

If the radio is on, the last CD loaded will begin to playautomatically.

F1 CDn(Down): Press this pushbutton to go to theprevious CD.

F2 CDm(Up): Press this pushbutton to go to thenext CD.

CD REV{ (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to go tothe previous track. Press and hold this pushbutton toreverse quickly within the track. Release the pushbuttonto play the passage. The elapsed time of the trackwill appear on the display.

CD FWD| (Forward): Press this pushbutton to goto the next track. Press and hold this pushbutton toadvance quickly within the track. Release the pushbuttonto play the passage. The elapsed time of the track willappear on the display.

F5 MODE: Press this pushbutton to select fromNORMAL, RPT TRCK (Repeat Track), RPT CD(Repeat CD), RDM TRK (Random Track), and RDMALL (Random All CDs).

• NORMAL: Sets the system for normal play of theCD(s). NORMAL will not appear on the displaywhen in this mode.

• RPT TRCK (Repeat Track): Repeats the track overagain. RPT TRCK will appear on the display. Pressthe MODE pushbutton again to turn off repeatplay. RPT TRCK will disappear from the display.

• RPT CD (Repeat CD): Repeats the CD over again.RPT DISC will appear on the display. Press theMODE pushbutton again to turn off repeat play. RPTDISC will disappear from the display.

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• RDM TRK (Random Track): Plays the tracks on thecurrent CD in random, rather than sequential, order.RDM TRK will appear on the display. Press theMODE pushbutton again to turn off random play.RDM TRK will disappear from the display.

• RDM ALL (Random All CDs): Plays all of the CDsloaded in random, rather than sequential, order.RDM ALL will appear on the display. Press theMODE pushbutton again to turn off random play.RDM ALL will disappear from the display.

F6 DISP (Display): Press this pushbutton to displaythe time of the track. Press this pushbutton againto display CD PLAY and press this pushbutton oncemore to clear the display.

Q SEEKR: Press the up or the down arrow to goto the next or to the previous track on the CD.

Q SCAN: Press this button to listen to each trackfor 10 seconds. The CD will go to a track, play for10 seconds, then go on to the next track. Press thisbutton again to stop scanning.

X (Eject): Press this button to eject the CD that iscurrently playing, or press and hold this button to ejectall of the CDs loaded. You will hear a beep. Ejectmay be activated with the ignition or radio off.

CD MessagesIf the CD comes out, it could be for one of the followingreasons:

• If it is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play.

• If you are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play.

• The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.

• The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hourand try again.

• There may have been a problem while burningthe CD.

• The label may be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,try a known good CD.

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot becorrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displaysan error message, write it down and provide it toyour GM dealer when reporting the problem.

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Configurable Radio Display KeysThis feature allows you to customize the four keys thatare located on each side of the radio display tomake it easier to adjust the radio features and othernon-radio related features are also available forcustomization.

To program the configurable radio display keys, performthe following steps:


2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP appearson the display.

3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter into SETUP.

4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until CONFIGUREDISPLAY KEYS appears on the display.

5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter intoCONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS.

6. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to select which of thefour configurable keys you would like to change.The currently assigned feature will be shown.

7. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select the configurablekey to change.

8. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to find the feature thatyou would like to store to the key.

9. Press the TUNE/SEL knob when you have foundthe feature to be stored. The display will update,by showing the symbol of the feature that youselected next to the configurable key.

10. Repeat the previous steps for each configurable key.

Once a feature is programmed to a key, the featurewill not appear on the display when programmingthe remaining configurable keys. The configurable keyscan be changed at any time.

Navigation/Radio SystemYour vehicle may have a navigation radio system thatincludes Radio Data System (RDS) with ProgramType (PTY) selections that will seek out the kind ofmusic you want to listen to and XM™ Satellite RadioService capabilities (if equipped). The radio canalso communicate with the navigation system tobroadcast announcements on traffic, weather, andemergency alert communications. For information onhow to use this system, see the “Navigation System”manual.

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Theft-Deterrent FeatureTHEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of yourvehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically bylearning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, itwill not operate. If the radio is removed from yourvehicle, the original VIN in the radio can be used totrace the radio back to your vehicle.With THEFTLOCK® activated, the radio will not operateif stolen.

Audio Steering WheelControls (CTS)

Some audio functionscan be adjusted at thesteering wheel. Theyinclude the following:

Volume: Turn this knob to increase or to decreasethe volume.

e(Band/Source): Press this button to switch betweenFM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped), radio,or CD.

For vehicles with the six-disc CD changer radio: If noneof the audio sources are loaded, and this button ispressed, NO SOURCE LOADED will appear onthe display.

g (OnStar/Voice Recognition): Press this button tointeract with the OnStar® system. See the OnStar®

manual provided with your vehicle for more information.

If your vehicle does not have the OnStar® System,pressing this button will silence the system. Pressthis button again or turn the VOL knob to turn thesound on.

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If your vehicle has the navigation system, press thisbutton to initiate voice recognition. See “VoiceRecognition” in the Navigation System manual for moreinformation. You may be able to interact with theOnStar® system using this button. See the OnStar®

manual provided with your vehicle for more information.

See ReconfigurableSteering Wheel Controls(SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7for more information onthis feature.

Radio Reception

AMThe range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range can cause stationfrequencies to interfere with each other. Static can occuron AM stations caused by things like storms and powerlines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.

FM StereoFM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals willreach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tallbuildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causingthe sound to fade in and out.

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tallbuildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals,causing the sound to fade in and out. The radio maydisplay NO XM SIGNAL to indicate interference.

Cellular Phone UsageCellular phone usage may cause interference with yourvehicle’s radio. This interference may occur whenmaking or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’sbattery, or simply having the phone on. This interferenceis an increased level of static while listening to theradio. If static is received while listening to the radio,unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.

Care of Your CDsHandle CDs carefully. Store them in their original casesor other protective cases and away from directsunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled,dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergentsolution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.

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Be sure never to touch the side without writing whenhandling CDs. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edgesor the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

Care of Your CD PlayerThe use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is notadvised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of theCD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.

Diversity Antenna SystemThe AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear windowdefogger, located in the rear window. Make sure thatthe inside surface of the rear window is not scratchedand that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged.If the inside surface is damaged, it could interferewith radio reception.

Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tintingwith metallic film. The metallic film in some tintingmaterials will interfere with or distort the incomingradio reception. Any damage caused to yourbackglass antenna due to metallic tinting materialswill not be covered by your warranty.

Notice: Do not try to clear frost or other materialfrom the inside of the front windshield and rearwindow with a razor blade or anything else that issharp. This may damage the rear window defoggergrid and affect your radio’s ability to pick upstations clearly. The repairs wouldn’t be covered byyour warranty.

If static is heard on the radio, when the rear windowdefogger is turned on, it could mean that a defogger gridline has been damaged. If this is true, the grid linemust be repaired.

If adding an aftermarket cellular telephone to yourvehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to theglass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FMantennas are not damaged. Make sure the cellulartelephone antenna does not touch a grid line.

XM™ Satellite Radio AntennaSystemThe XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on theroof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snowand ice build up for clear radio reception.

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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2Drunken Driving .............................................4-2Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-5Braking .........................................................4-5Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .........................4-6Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-8Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS) ..................4-8Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V) ...........4-10Competitive Driving Mode ..............................4-11Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...................................4-11Stabilitrak® System .......................................4-11Panic Brake Assist ........................................4-12Steering ......................................................4-12Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-15Passing .......................................................4-15Loss of Control .............................................4-17

Driving at Night ............................................4-18Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-19City Driving ..................................................4-22Freeway Driving ...........................................4-23Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-24Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-25Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-26Winter Driving ..............................................4-28If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ........4-32Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-33Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-33

Towing ..........................................................4-38Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-38Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-38Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-40

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

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Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle

Defensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively.

Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-8.

Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means“always expect the unexpected.”

Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going tobe careless and make mistakes. Anticipate whatthey might do. Be ready for their mistakes.

Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable ofaccidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough followingdistance. It is the best defensive driving maneuver, inboth city and rural driving. You never know when thevehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly.

Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate onthe driving task. Anything that distracts from thedriving task — such as concentrating on a cellulartelephone call, reading, or reaching for something on

the floor — makes proper defensive driving moredifficult and can even cause a collision, with resultinginjury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, orpull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself.These simple defensive driving techniques could saveyour life.

Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victimsevery year.

Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drivea vehicle:

• Judgment

• Muscular Coordination

• Vision

• Attentiveness

Police records show that almost half of all motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,these deaths are the result of someone who wasdrinking and driving. In recent years, more than16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have beenassociated with the use of alcohol, with more than300,000 people injured.

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Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half theadult population — choose never to drink alcohol, sothey never drive after drinking. For persons under 21,it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol.There are good medical, psychological anddevelopmental reasons for these laws.

The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safetyproblem is for people never to drink alcohol and thendrive. But what if people do? How much is “too much”if someone plans to drive? It is a lot less than many mightthink. Although it depends on each person and situation,here is some general information on the problem.

The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someonewho is drinking depends upon four things:

• The amount of alcohol consumed

• The drinker’s body weight

• The amount of food that is consumed before andduring drinking

• The length of time it has taken the drinker toconsume the alcohol

According to the American Medical Association, a180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml)bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BACby drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine orthree mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) ofliquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.

It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example,if the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour,the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent.A person who consumes food just before or duringdrinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.

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There is a gender difference, too. Women generallyhave a lower relative percentage of body waterthan men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, thismeans that a woman generally will reach a higher BAClevel than a man of her same body weight will wheneach has the same number of drinks.

The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada,sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some othercountries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is0.05 percent in both France and Germany. TheBAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United Statesis 0.04 percent.

The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three tosix drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we have seen,it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks,and how quickly the person drinks them.

But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC approaching0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. Alldrivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.

Statistics show that the chance of being in a collisionincreases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having acollision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chanceof this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at alevel of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater!

The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol inone drink. No amount of coffee or number of coldshowers will speed that up. “I will be careful” is not theright answer. What if there is an emergency, a need totake sudden action, as when a child darts into the street?A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able toreact quickly enough to avoid the collision.

There is something else about drinking and driving thatmany people do not know. Medical research shows thatalcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuriesworse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, orheart. This means that when anyone who has beendrinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, thatperson’s chance of being killed or permanently disabledis higher than if the person had not been drinking.

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{CAUTION:

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, andjudgment can be affected by even a smallamount of alcohol. You can have a serious — oreven fatal — collision if you drive after drinking.Please do not drink and drive or ride with adriver who has been drinking. Ride home in acab; or if you are with a group, designate adriver who will not drink.

Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehicle go whereyou want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, andthe accelerator. All three systems have to do their workat the places where the tires meet the road.

Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice,it is easy to ask more of those control systems than thetires and road can provide. That means you can losecontrol of your vehicle. See Traction Control System(TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System(TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10.

BrakingBraking action involves perception time andreaction time.

First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.That is perception time. Then you have to bring up yourfoot and do it. That is reaction time.

Average reaction time is about three-fourths of asecond. But that is only an average. It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or three seconds ormore with another. Age, physical condition, alertness,coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol,drugs and frustration. But even in three-fourths of asecond, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in anemergency, so keeping enough space betweenyour vehicle and others is important.

And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatlywith the surface of the road (whether it is pavementor gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tiretread; the condition of your brakes; the weight ofthe vehicle and the amount of brake force applied.

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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive inspurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavybraking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. Thisis a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to coolbetween hard stops. Your brakes will wear out muchfaster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pacewith the traffic and allow realistic following distances,you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. Thatmeans better braking and longer brake life.

If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brakenormally but do not pump your brakes. If you do,the pedal may get harder to push down. If your enginestops, you will still have some power brake assist.But you will use it when you brake. Once the powerassist is used up, it may take longer to stop andthe brake pedal will be harder to push.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advancedelectronic braking system that will help prevent abraking skid.

When you start your engine and begin to drive away,your anti-lock brake system will check itself. Youmay hear a momentary motor or clicking noise whilethis test is going on, and you may even notice that yourbrake pedal moves a little. This is normal.

If there is a problem withthe anti-lock brake system,this warning light willstay on. See Anti-LockBrake System WarningLight on page 3-43.

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Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here is whathappens with ABS:

A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Ifone of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes at each wheel.

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire androad conditions. This can help you steer around theobstacle while braking hard.

As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates onwheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

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Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal or alwaysdecrease stopping distance. If you get too close tothe vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to applyyour brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, eventhough you have anti-lock brakes.

Using Anti-LockDo not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You mayhear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel thebrake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.

Braking in EmergenciesWith anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help youmore than even the very best braking.

Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS)Your vehicle has a traction control system that limitswheel spin. This is especially useful in slipperyroad conditions. The system operates only if it sensesthat one or both of the rear wheels are spinning orbeginning to lose traction. When this happens,the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reducesengine power to limit wheel spin.

You may feel or hear the system working, but this isnormal.

This warning light willcome on to let you knowif there’s a problemwith your traction controlsystem.

See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light onpage 3-43. When this warning light is on, the system willnot limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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The traction control system automatically comes onwhenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheelspin, especially in slippery road conditions, you shouldalways leave the system on. But you can turn thetraction control system off if you ever need to. Youshould turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuckin sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle isrequired. Additionally, turning the traction control systemoff on some surfaces, such as deep snow and loosegravel, will assist vehicle motion at lower speeds. SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-33 formore information. See also Winter Driving on page 4-28for information on using TCS when driving in snowyor icy conditions.

You can turn the systemoff by pressing the TC(traction control) buttonlocated in the glove box.

If you press the TC button once, the traction controlsystem will turn off and the traction control systemwarning light will come on. Press the TC button again toturn the system back on. If you press and hold theTC button for five seconds, the Stabilitrak® system willturn off. Press the TC button again to turn Stabilitrak®

back on. For more information, see Stabilitrak® Systemon page 4-11.

You can program your steering wheel controls (CTSonly) and/or the buttons on the Base audio systemto turn the TCS on or off. See Reconfigurable SteeringWheel Controls (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 and/or“Configurable Radio Display Keys” under Radio withCD on page 3-89 for programming instructions.

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Traction Control System (TCS)(CTS-V)Your vehicle has a traction control system that limitswheel spin. This is especially useful in slipperyroad conditions. The system operates only if it sensesthat one or both of the rear wheels are spinning orbeginning to lose traction. When this happens,the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reducesengine power to limit wheel spin.You may feel or hear the system working, but thisis normal.

This warning lightwill come on to letyou know if there’sa problem with yourtraction controlsystem.

See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light onpage 3-43. When this warning light is on, the system willnot limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.The traction control system automatically comeson whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheelspin, especially in slippery road conditions, you shouldalways leave the system on. But you can turn thetraction control system off if you ever need to.

You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicleis required. Additionally, turning the traction controlsystem off on some surfaces, such as deep snow andloose gravel, will assist vehicle motion at lower speeds.See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-33and If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snowon page 4-32 for more information. See also WinterDriving on page 4-28 for information on using TCS whendriving in snowy or icy conditions.

You can turn thesystem off by pressingthe TC (traction control)button located on thesteering wheel.

If you press the TC button once, the traction controlsystem will turn off and the traction control systemwarning light will come on. If you press the TC buttonagain within five seconds, the traction control system willremain off, the warning light will stay on, and thestability system will enter Competitive Driving Mode.Competitive Driving will be displayed on the DriverInformation Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-65 for more information. Pressthe TC button again to turn the system back on.

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If you press and hold the TC button for five seconds,the Stabilitrak® and Traction Control systems willturn off. Press the TC button again to turn Stabilitrak®

and Traction Control back on. For more information,see Stabilitrak® System on page 4-11.

Competitive Driving ModeThe driver can select this optional handling mode bypressing the Traction Control button on the steeringwheel twice within five seconds. COMPETITIVEDRIVING will be displayed in the DIC. Competitivedriving mode allows the driver to have control ofthe power applied to the rear wheels, while theStabilitrak® system helps steer the vehicle by selectivebrake application. In competitive mode, the levels atwhich Stabilitrak® is engaged have been modifiedto better suit a performance driving environment.When the instrument cluster light is on, the TractionControl System will not be operating. Adjust yourdriving accordingly.

When you press the Traction Control button again, orturn the ignition to ACC, the Traction Control System willbe on. The traction engaged symbol will be displayedtemporarily in the DIC and a chime will be heard.

Limited-Slip Rear AxleYour limited-slip rear axle can give you additionaltraction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like astandard axle most of the time, but when one of the rearwheels has no traction and the other does, this featurewill allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.

Stabilitrak ® SystemYour vehicle may be equipped with a vehicle stabilityenhancement system called Stabilitrak®. It is anadvanced computer controlled system that assistsyou with directional control of the vehicle in difficultdriving conditions.

Stabilitrak® activates when the computer senses adiscrepancy between your intended path and thedirection the vehicle is actually traveling. Stabilitrak®

selectively applies braking pressure at any one ofthe vehicle’s brakes to help steer the vehicle in thedirection which you are steering.

When the system activates, a Stability System Engagedmessage will be displayed on the Driver InformationCenter. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65.You may also hear a noise or feel vibration in thebrake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer thevehicle in the direction you want it to go.

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If there is a problem detected with Stabilitrak®, aService Stability System message will be displayedon the Driver Information Center. See DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3-65. When this messageis displayed, the system is not operational. Drivingshould be adjusted accordingly.

Stabilitrak® comes on automatically whenever youstart your vehicle. To help assist you with directionalcontrol of the vehicle, you should always leave thesystem on. You can turn Stabilitrak® off if you everneed to through the TC (traction control) on/offbutton. See Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS)on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V)on page 4-10.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Stabilitrak®

activates, the cruise control will automaticallydisengage. When road conditions allow you to safelyuse it again, you may reengage the cruise control. SeeCruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control(CTS-V) on page 3-17 for more information.

Panic Brake AssistYour vehicle has a panic brake assist system thatmonitors the intention of the driver while braking. If thesystem senses that the driver has applied hard/fastpressure to the brake pedal, the system will generateadditional pressure, making it easier for the driver tomaintain brake application. When this happens the brakepedal will feel easier to push. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let the system work for you. You may feelthe brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise but thisis normal. The brakes will return to normal operation afterthe brake pedal has been released.

Steering

Power SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort.

Speed Variable Assist SteeringIf your vehicle has this system, it varies the amount ofeffort required to steer the vehicle in relation to thespeed of the vehicle.

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The amount of steering effort required is less atslower speeds to make the vehicle more maneuverableand easier to park. At faster speeds, the steeringeffort increases to provide a sport-like feel to thesteering. This provides maximum control and stability.

If your vehicle seems harder to steer than normalwhen parking or driving slowly, there may be a problemwith the system. You will still have power steering,but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds.See your dealer for service.

Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.

A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentionedon the news happen on curves. Here is why:

Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subjectto the same laws of physics when driving on curves.The traction of the tires against the road surfacemakes it possible for the vehicle to change its pathwhen you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction,inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction.If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice,you will understand this.

The traction you can get in a curve depends on thecondition of your tires and the road surface, the angleat which the curve is banked, and your speed. While youare in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.

Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.Then you suddenly accelerate. Both controlsystems — steering and acceleration — have to dotheir work where the tires meet the road. Addingthe sudden acceleration can demand too much of thoseplaces. You can lose control. See Traction ControlSystem (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction ControlSystem (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10.

What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up onthe accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way youwant it to go, and slow down.

Speed limit signs near curves warn that you shouldadjust your speed. Of course, the posted speedsare based on good weather and road conditions. Underless favorable conditions you will want to go slower.

If you need to reduce your speed as you approacha curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your frontwheels are straight ahead.

Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through thecurve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait toaccelerate until you are out of the curve, and thenaccelerate gently into the straightaway.

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Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. Youcan avoid these problems by braking — if you can stopin time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room.That is the time for evasive action — steering aroundthe problem.

Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies likethese. First apply your brakes.

See Braking on page 4-5. It is better to remove asmuch speed as you can from a possible collision. Thensteer around the problem, to the left or right dependingon the space available.

An emergency like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel atthe recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, youcan turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly withoutremoving either hand. But you have to act fast, steerquickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheelonce you have avoided the object.

The fact that such emergency situations are alwayspossible is a good reason to practice defensive drivingat all times and wear safety belts properly.

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Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.

If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge ofthe pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up toone-quarter turn until the right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel togo straight down the roadway.

PassingThe driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo-lane highway waits for just the right moment,accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, thengoes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver?

Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lanehighway is a potentially dangerous move, since thepassing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncomingtraffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error injudgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or angercan suddenly put the passing driver face to face with theworst of all traffic accidents — the head-on collision.

So here are some tips for passing:

• Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the sidesand to crossroads for situations that might affectyour passing patterns. If you have any doubtwhatsoever about making a successful pass, waitfor a better time.

• Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings andlines. If you can see a sign up ahead that mightindicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass.A broken center line usually indicates it is allright to pass, providing the road ahead is clear.Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane ora double solid line, even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic.

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• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want topass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For onething, following too closely reduces your area ofvision, especially if you are following a largervehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space ifthe vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.Keep back a reasonable distance.

• When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up,start to accelerate but stay in the right lane anddo not get too close. Time your move so you willbe increasing speed as the time comes to move intothe other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you willhave a running start that more than makes upfor the distance you would lose by dropping back.And if something happens to cause you tocancel your pass, you need only slow down anddrop back again and wait for another opportunity.

• If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle,wait your turn. But take care that someone is nottrying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slowvehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulderand check the blind spot.

• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder,and start your left lane change signal before movingout of the right lane to pass. When you are farenough ahead of the passed vehicle to see itsfront in your inside mirror, activate your right lanechange signal and move back into the rightlane. Remember that your right outside mirror isconvex. The vehicle you just passed may seemto be farther away from you than it really is.

• Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time ontwo-lane roads. Reconsider before passing thenext vehicle.

• Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly.Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, itmay be slowing down or starting to turn.

• If you are being passed, make it easy for thefollowing driver to get ahead of you. Perhapsyou can ease a little to the right.

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Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not have enough frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driverhas asked.

In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly seek an escape route or areaof less danger.

SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions, and by not overdrivingthose conditions. But skids are always possible.

The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’sthree control systems. In the braking skid, your wheelsare not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, toomuch speed or steering in a curve causes tires toslip and lose cornering force. And in the accelerationskid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.

A cornering skid is best handled by easing your footoff the accelerator pedal.

Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid onlythe acceleration skid. If your traction control system isoff, then an acceleration skid is also best handledby easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off theaccelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you wantthe vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough,your vehicle may straighten out. Always be readyfor a second skid if it occurs.

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety,you will want to slow down and adjust your driving tothese conditions. It is important to slow down on slipperysurfaces because stopping distance will be longer andvehicle control more limited.

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, tryyour best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,or braking, including engine braking by shifting to alower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tiresto slide. You may not realize the surface is slipperyuntil your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warningclues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snowon the road to make a mirrored surface — andslow down when you have any doubt.

Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helpsavoid only the braking skid.

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Driving at Night

Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night visionproblems, or by fatigue.

Here are some tips on night driving.

• Drive defensively.

• Do not drink and drive.

• Since you cannot see as well, you may need toslow down and keep more space between youand other vehicles.

• Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.Your headlamps can light up only so muchroad ahead.

• In remote areas, watch for animals.

• If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe placeand rest.

No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.But as we get older these differences increase.A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as muchlight to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.

What you do in the daytime can also affect yournight vision. For example, if you spend the day in brightsunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Youreyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if youare driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. Theymay cut down on glare from headlamps, but they alsomake a lot of things invisible.

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You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. Whenyou are faced with severe glare, as from a driverwho does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle withmisaimed headlamps, slow down a little. Avoidstaring directly into the approaching headlamps.

Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicleclean — inside and out. Glare at night is made muchworse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glasscan build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makeslights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.

Remember that your headlamps light up far lessof a roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keepyour eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick outdimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps shouldbe checked regularly for proper aim, so should youreyes be examined regularly. Some drivers sufferfrom night blindness — the inability to see in dimlight — and are not even aware of it.

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On awet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as wellbecause your tire-to-road traction is not as good ason dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much treadleft, you will get even less traction. It is always wiseto go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall whileyou are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly whenyour reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.

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The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even ifyour windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see road signs and trafficsignals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, andeven people walking.

It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment ingood shape and keep your windshield washer tankfilled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiperinserts when they show signs of streaking or missingareas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber startto separate from the inserts.

Driving too fast through large water puddles or evengoing through some car washes can cause problems,too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoidpuddles. But if you cannot, try to slow down beforeyou hit them.

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Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will notwork as well in a quick stop and may causepulling to one side. You could lose control ofthe vehicle.

After driving through a large puddle of wateror a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightlyuntil your brakes work normally.

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road is wet enough andyou are going fast enough. When your vehicle ishydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.

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Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if yourtires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one ormore is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standingon the road. If you can see reflections from trees,telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops dimplethe water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.

Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. Therejust is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.The best advice is to slow down when it is raining.

Driving Through Deep Standing Water

Notice: If you drive too quickly through deeppuddles or standing water, water can come inthrough your engine’s air intake and badly damageyour engine. Never drive through water that isslightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle.If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water,drive through them very slowly.

Driving Through Flowing Water

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Flowing or rushing water creates strongforces. If you try to drive through flowingwater, as you might at a low water crossing,your vehicle can be carried away. As little assix inches of flowing water can carry awaya smaller vehicle. If this happens, you andother vehicle occupants could drown. Do notignore police warning signs, and otherwise bevery cautious about trying to drive throughflowing water.

Some Other Rainy Weather Tips• Besides slowing down, allow some extra following

distance. And be especially careful when youpass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clearroom ahead, and be prepared to have yourview restricted by road spray.

• Have good tires with proper tread depth.See Tires on page 5-54.

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City Driving

One of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are doing and pay attention totraffic signals.

Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:

• Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get a city map and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the city just as you would fora cross-country trip.

• Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscrossmost large cities. You will save time and energy.See Freeway Driving on page 4-23.

• Treat a green light as a warning signal. A trafficlight is there because the corner is busy enoughto need it. When a light turns green, and just beforeyou start to move, check both ways for vehiclesthat have not cleared the intersection or maybe running the red light.

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Freeway Driving

Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules.

The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep upwith traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speedmost of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slowdriving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane ona freeway as a passing lane.

At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads tothe freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway asyou drive along the entrance ramp, you should beginto check traffic. Try to determine where you expectto blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap atclose to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal,check your mirrors, and glance over your shoulder asoften as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with thetraffic flow.

Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed tothe posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower.Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass.

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then useyour turn signal.

Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over yourshoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle inyour blind spot.

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Once you are moving on the freeway, make certainyou allow a reasonable following distance.

Expect to move slightly slower at night.

When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit,do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.Drive on to the next exit.

The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speedaccording to your speedometer, not to your senseof motion. After driving for any distance at higherspeeds, you may tend to think you are going slowerthan you actually are.

Before Leaving on a Long TripMake sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If youmust start when you are not fresh — such as aftera day’s work — do not plan to make too many milesthat first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothingand shoes you can easily drive in.

Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep itserviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needsservice, have it done before starting out. Of course, youwill find experienced and able service experts in GMdealerships all across North America. They will beready and willing to help if you need it.

Here are some things you can check before a trip:

• Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?Are all windows clean inside and outside?

• Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?

• Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checkedall levels?

• Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?

• Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough forlong-distance driving? Are the tires all inflatedto the recommended pressure?

• Weather Forecasts: What is the weather outlookalong your route? Should you delay your trip ashort time to avoid a major storm system?

• Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?

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Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.

There is something about an easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along with the hum of the tires onthe road, the drone of the engine, and the rush ofthe wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.Do not let it happen to you! If it does, your vehiclecan leave the road in less than a second, and you couldcrash and be injured.

What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, beaware that it can happen.

Then here are some tips:

• Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with acomfortably cool interior.

• Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead andto the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and yourinstruments frequently.

• If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,service, or parking area and take a nap, get someexercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsinesson the highway as an emergency.

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Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain.

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable.

• Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluidlevels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system,and transmission. These parts can work hardon mountain roads.

• Know how to go down hills. The most importantthing to know is this: let your engine do some ofthe slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when yougo down a steep or long hill.

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If you do not shift down, your brakes could getso hot that they would not work well. Youwould then have poor braking or even nonegoing down a hill. You could crash. Shift downto let your engine assist your brakes on asteep downhill slope.

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Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with theignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down. They couldget so hot that they would not work well. Youwould then have poor braking or even nonegoing down a hill. You could crash. Alwayshave your engine running and your vehicle ingear when you go downhill.

• Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift downto a lower gear. The lower gears help cool yourengine and transmission, and you can climb thehill better.

• Stay in your own lane when driving on two-laneroads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wideor cut across the center of the road. Drive at speedsthat let you stay in your own lane.

• As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. Therecould be something in your lane, like a stalled caror an accident.

• You may see highway signs on mountains thatwarn of special problems. Examples are longgrades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocksarea, or winding roads. Be alert to these and takeappropriate action.

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Winter Driving

Here are some tips for winter driving:

• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

• You may want to put winter emergency suppliesin your trunk.

Also see Tires on page 5-54.

Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supplyof windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outerclothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and acouple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will bedriving under severe conditions, include a small bag ofsand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags tohelp provide traction. Be sure you properly secure theseitems in your vehicle.

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Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where your tires meetthe road probably have good traction.

However, if there is snow or ice between your tires andthe road, you can have a very slippery situation. Youwill have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to bevery careful.

What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very coldsnow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wetice can be even more trouble because it may offerthe least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it isabout freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain beginsto fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt andsand crews can get there.

Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing,or loose snow — drive with caution.

Traction control improves your ability to accelerate whendriving on a slippery road. Even though your vehiclehas a traction control system, you will want to slow downand adjust your driving to the road conditions. Undercertain conditions, you may want to turn the tractioncontrol system off, such as when driving through deepsnow and loose gravel, to help maintain vehiclemotion at lower speeds. See Traction Control System(TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or Traction Control System(TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10. Also see Stabilitrak®

System on page 4-11, If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow on page 4-32, “Winter Tires” under Tireson page 5-54, and “Winter Driving Mode Button” underAutomatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26.

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Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stabilitywhen you make a hard stop on a slippery road.Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, youwill want to begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)on page 4-6.

• Allow greater following distance on anyslippery road.

• Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fineuntil you hit a spot that is covered with ice.On an otherwise clear road, ice patches mayappear in shaded areas where the sun cannotreach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings,or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of acurve or an overpass may remain icy when thesurrounding roads are clear. If you see a patchof ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it.Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice,and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard

If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay with yourvehicle unless you know for sure that you are near helpand you can hike through the snow. Here are some thingsto do to summon help and keep yourself and yourpassengers safe:• Turn on your hazard flashers.• Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you

have been stopped by the snow.

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• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make bodyinsulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floormats — anything you can wrap around yourself ortuck under your clothing to keep warm.

You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.

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Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbonmonoxide) gas to get inside. CO couldovercome you and kill you. You cannot see itor smell it, so you might not know it is in yourvehicle. Clear away snow from around thebase of your vehicle, especially any that isblocking your exhaust pipe. And check aroundagain from time to time to be sure snow doesnot collect there.

Open a window just a little on the side of thevehicle that is away from the wind. This willhelp keep CO out.

Run your engine only as long as you must. This savesfuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little fasterthan just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. Thisuses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps thebattery charged. You will need a well-charged battery torestart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later onwith your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.

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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine againand repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortablefrom the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve thefuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can getout of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercisesevery half hour or so until help comes.

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or SnowIn order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin yourwheels too fast. The method known as rocking can helpyou get out when you are stuck, but you must usecaution.

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If you let your tires spin at high speed, theycan explode, and you or others could beinjured. And, the transmission or other parts ofthe vehicle can overheat. That could cause anengine compartment fire or other damage.When you are stuck, spin the wheels as littleas possible. Do not spin the wheels above35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on thespeedometer.

Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts ofyour vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transmissionback and forth, you can destroy your transmission.

For more information about using tire chains on yourvehicle, see Tire Chains on page 5-74.

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Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. Thatwill clear the area around your front wheels. You shouldturn your traction control system off. See TractionControl System (TCS) (CTS) on page 4-8 or TractionControl System (TCS) (CTS-V) on page 4-10. Then shiftback and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forwardgear, or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1)or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R), spinning thewheels as little as possible. Release the acceleratorpedal while you shift, and press lightly on the acceleratorpedal when the transmission is in gear. By slowlyspinning your wheels in the forward and reversedirections, you will cause a rocking motion that may freeyour vehicle. If that does not get you out after a fewtries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need tobe towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-38.

Loading Your VehicleIt is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labelson your vehicle show how much weight it may properlycarry, the Tire and Loading Information label and theCertification label.

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Do not load your vehicle any heavier thanthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), oreither the maximum front or rear Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts onyour vehicle can break, and it can changethe way your vehicle handles. These couldcause you to lose control and crash. Also,overloading can shorten the life of yourvehicle.

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Tire and Loading Information Label

A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information labelis attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). Withthe driver’s door open, you will find the label attachedbelow the door lock post (striker). The tire and loadinginformation label shows the number of occupant seatingpositions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacityweight (B) in kilograms and pounds.

The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and therecommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For moreinformation on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5-54and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62.

There is also important loading information on theCertification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR) for the front and rear axle; see “CertificationLabel” later in this section.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of

occupants and cargo should never exceedXXX kg or XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver andpassengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver andpassengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.

Label Example

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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount ofcargo and luggage load capacity. For example, ifthe “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will befive 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amountof available cargo and luggage load capacity is650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage andcargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weightmay not safely exceed the available cargoand luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the loadfrom your trailer will be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual to determine howthis reduces the available cargo and luggage loadcapacity of your vehicle.If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Traileron page 4-40 for important information on towing atrailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips.

Item Description Total

A Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg)

BSubtractOccupant Weight150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 =

300 lbs (136 kg)

C Available Occupantand Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg)

Example 1

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750 lbs (340 kg)

C Available CargoWeight = 250 lbs (113 kg)




1,000 lbs (453 kg)

C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg)

Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Informationlabel for specific information about your vehicle’scapacity weight and seating positions. The combinedweight of the driver, passengers, and cargo shouldnever exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.

Example 2 Example 3

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Certification Label

The Certification label, found on the rear edge of thedriver’s side rear passenger door, tells you the grossweight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weightof the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Neverexceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.

If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.Do not carry more than 132 lbs (60 kg) in the trunk.

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Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or eitherthe maximum front or rear Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR). If you do, parts on yourvehicle can break, and it can change the wayyour vehicle handles. These could cause youto lose control and crash. Also, overloadingcan shorten the life of your vehicle.

Notice: Overloading your vehicle may causedamage. Repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Do not overload your vehicle.

United States version shown, Canada similar

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If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fastas the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,or if there is a crash, they will keep going.

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Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden stop or turn,or in a crash.

• Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.In a trunk, put them as far forward as youcan. Try to spread the weight evenly.

• Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,inside the vehicle so that some of themare above the tops of the seats.

• Do not leave an unsecured child restraintin your vehicle.

• When you carry something inside thevehicle, secure it whenever you can.

• Do not leave a seat folded down unlessyou need to.

Towing

Towing Your VehicleConsult your dealer or a professional towing service ifyou need to have your disabled vehicle towed. SeeRoadside Service on page 7-6.

If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehiclefor recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see Recreational Vehicle Towing following.

Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.The two most common types of recreational vehicletowing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehiclewith all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing”(towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground andtwo wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).

With the proper preparation and equipment, manyvehicles can be towed in these ways. See “DinghyTowing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.

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Here are some important things to consider before youdo recreational vehicle towing:• What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?

Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’srecommendations.

• How far will you tow? Some vehicles haverestrictions on how far and how long they can tow.

• Do you have the proper towing equipment?See your dealer or trailering professional foradditional advice and equipment recommendations.

• Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as youwould prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you’llwant to make sure your vehicle is prepared to betowed. See Before Leaving on a Long Trip onpage 4-24.

Dinghy Towing

Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground, the drivetrain components couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be covered byyour warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground.

Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all fourwheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed,you should use a dolly. See “Dolly Towing” following formore information.

Dolly Towing

Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow yourvehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:

1. Put the rear wheels on the dolly.2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P) for an automatic

transmission or in NEUTRAL for a manualtransmission.

3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key.4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead

position with a clamping device designed for towing.5. Release the parking brake.

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Towing a Trailer

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If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well — or evenat all. You and your passengers could beseriously injured. You may also damage yourvehicle; the resulting repairs would not becovered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only ifyou have followed all the steps in this section.Ask your dealer for advice and informationabout towing a trailer with your vehicle.

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with theproper trailer towing equipment. To identify whatthe vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, youshould read the information in “Weight of the Trailer”that appears later in this section. But trailering isdifferent than just driving your vehicle by itself. Traileringmeans changes in handling, acceleration, braking,durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe traileringtakes correct equipment, and it has to beused properly.

That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested,important trailering tips and safety rules. Many ofthese are important for your safety and that of yourpassengers. So please read this section carefully beforeyou pull a trailer.

Load-pulling components such as the engine,transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires areforced to work harder against the drag of the addedweight. The engine is required to operate at relativelyhigher speeds and under greater loads, generating extraheat. What’s more, the trailer adds considerably towind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements.

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If You Do Decide to Pull a TrailerIf you do, here are some important points:• There are many different laws, including speed limit

restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sureyour rig will be legal, not only where you livebut also where you’ll be driving. A good source forthis information can be state or provincial police.

• Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitchdealer about sway controls.

• Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles(805 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,axle or other parts could be damaged.

• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that youtow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps yourengine and other parts of your vehicle wear in atthe heavier loads.

• Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer.Don’t drive faster than the maximum posted speedfor trailers, or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h),to save wear on your vehicle’s parts.

Three important considerations have to do with weight:• the weight of the trailer,• the weight of the trailer tongue• and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires.

Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?

It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg).But even that can be too heavy.

The CTS-V is not rated or designed to tow any trailer.

It depends on how you plan to use your rig. Forexample, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used topull a trailer are all important. And, it can also dependon any special equipment that you have on yourvehicle.

You can ask your dealer for our trailering informationor advice, or you can write us at:

Cadillac Customer Assistance CenterCadillac Motor Car DivisionP.O. Box 33169Detroit, MI 48232-5169

In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo youmay carry in it, and the people who will be riding inthe vehicle. If you have a lot of options, equipment,passengers, or cargo in your vehicle, it will reduce thetongue weight your vehicle can carry, which will alsoreduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow. And ifyou tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load tothe GVW because your vehicle will be carrying thatweight, too. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33for more information about your vehicle’s maximumload capacity.

If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch or aweight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) shouldweigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailerweight (B).

After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and thenthe tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply bymoving some items around in the trailer.

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upperlimit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers onthe Tire-Loading Information label. See Loading YourVehicle on page 4-33. Then be sure you don’t goover the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weightof the trailer tongue.

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HitchesIt’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roadsare a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.Here are some rules to follow:

• The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intendedfor hitches. Do not attach rental hitches orother bumper-type hitches to it. Use only aframe-mounted hitch that does not attach tothe bumper.

• Will you have to make any holes in the body ofyour vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? Ifyou do, then be sure to seal the holes later whenyou remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them,deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaustcan get into your vehicle. See Engine Exhauston page 2-39. Dirt and water can, too.

Safety ChainsYou should always attach chains between your vehicleand your trailer. Cross the safety chains under thetongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not dropto the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.Instructions about safety chains may be provided bythe hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attachingsafety chains and do not attach them to the bumper.Always leave just enough slack so you can turnwith your rig. And, never allow safety chains to dragon the ground.

Trailer BrakesBecause your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, don’t try totap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do,both brake systems won’t work well, or at all.

Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailerbrakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintainthem properly.

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Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to getto know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel ofhandling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.And always keep in mind that the vehicle you aredriving is now a good deal longer and not nearly asresponsive as your vehicle is by itself.

Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts andattachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electricbrakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and thenapply the trailer brake controller by hand to be surethe brakes are working. This lets you check yourelectrical connection at the same time.

During your trip, check occasionally to be sure thatthe load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailerbrakes are still working.

Following DistanceStay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead asyou would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.This can help you avoid situations that requireheavy braking and sudden turns.

PassingYou’ll need more passing distance up ahead whenyou’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a gooddeal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond thepassed vehicle before you can return to your lane.

Backing UpHold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that handto the left. To move the trailer to the right, move yourhand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,have someone guide you.

Making Turns

Notice: Making very sharp turns while traileringcould cause the trailer to come in contact with thevehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoidmaking very sharp turns while trailering.

When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turnsthan normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strikesoft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well inadvance.

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Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerWhen you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need adifferent turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Checkwith your dealer. The arrows on your instrumentpanel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lanechange. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps willalso flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,change lanes or stop.

When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrumentpanel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailerare burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behindyou are seeing your signal when they are not. It’simportant to check occasionally to be sure the trailerbulbs are still working.

Driving on GradesReduce speed and shift to a lower gear before youstart down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shiftdown, you might have to use your brakes so muchthat they would get hot and no longer work well.

On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce yourspeed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce thepossibility of the engine and the transmissionoverheating.

Parking on Hills

{CAUTION:

You really should not park your vehicle, witha trailer attached, on a hill. If something goeswrong, your rig could start to move. Peoplecan be injured, and both your vehicle and thetrailer can be damaged.

But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’show to do it:

1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift intoPARK (P) for an automatic transmission or intogear for a manual transmission.When parking uphill, turn your wheels away fromthe curb. When parking downhill, turn your wheelsinto the curb.

2. Have someone place chocks behind the trailerwheels.

3. When the chocks are in place, release the regularbrakes until the chocks absorb the load.

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4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply yourparking brake and shift into PARK (P) for anautomatic transmission or REVERSE (R) fora manual transmission.

5. Release the regular brakes.

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill

1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you:

• start your engine,

• shift into a gear, and

• release the parking brake.

2. Let up on the brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick up and store thechocks.

Maintenance When Trailer TowingYour vehicle will need service more often when you’repulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance onpage 6-4 for more information. Things that are especiallyimportant in trailer operation are automatic transmissionfluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, drivebelt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these iscovered in this manual, and the Index will help youfind them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea toreview this information before you start your trip.

Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and boltsare tight.

Engine Cooling When Trailer TowingYour cooling system may temporarily overheat duringsevere operating conditions. See Engine Overheatingon page 5-29.

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Service ............................................................5-3Doing Your Own Service Work .........................5-4Adding Equipment to the Outside of

Your Vehicle ..............................................5-5Fuel ................................................................5-5

Gasoline Octane ............................................5-5Gasoline Specifications ....................................5-5California Fuel ...............................................5-6Additives .......................................................5-6Fuels in Foreign Countries ...............................5-7Filling Your Tank ............................................5-8Filling a Portable Fuel Container .....................5-10

Checking Things Under the Hood ....................5-10Hood Release ..............................................5-11Engine Compartment Overview .......................5-12Engine Oil ...................................................5-16Engine Oil Life System ..................................5-20Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ................................5-22Automatic Transmission Fluid .........................5-23Manual Transmission Fluid .............................5-24Hydraulic Clutch ...........................................5-25Engine Coolant .............................................5-26Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ..................5-29Engine Overheating .......................................5-29

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode ........................................5-31

Cooling System ............................................5-32Power Steering Fluid .....................................5-37Windshield Washer Fluid ................................5-38Brakes ........................................................5-39Battery ........................................................5-42Jump Starting ...............................................5-42

Rear Axle .......................................................5-48

Bulb Replacement ..........................................5-49High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ............5-49Halogen Bulbs ..............................................5-49Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps ...................5-50Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and

Sidemarker Lamps .....................................5-51Back-Up and License Plate Lamps ..................5-52Replacement Bulbs .......................................5-52

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..............5-53

Tires ..............................................................5-54Tire Sidewall Labelling ...................................5-56Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-58Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) ..................................5-61Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-62

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

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Tire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) ............5-65Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-68When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-69Buying New Tires .........................................5-70Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-71Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-72Wheel Replacement ......................................5-73Tire Chains ..................................................5-74If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-75Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-76Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-78Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

the Spare Tire ..........................................5-80Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-86Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-87

Appearance Care ............................................5-87Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-88Vinyl ...........................................................5-89Leather .......................................................5-90Instrument Panel ..........................................5-90Interior Plastic Components ............................5-90Wood Panels ...............................................5-90Speaker Covers ............................................5-90Glass Surfaces .............................................5-90

Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-91Weatherstrips ...............................................5-91Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-91Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-91Finish Care ..................................................5-92Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-92Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ................5-93Tires ...........................................................5-93Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-94Finish Damage .............................................5-94Underbody Maintenance ................................5-94Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-94Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..................5-95

Vehicle Identification ......................................5-96Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-96Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-96

Electrical System ............................................5-96Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-96Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-97Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-97Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-97Underhood Fuse Block ..................................5-98Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-101

Capacities and Specifications ........................5-108

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

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ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will get genuine GM partsand GM-trained and supported service people.

We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:

California Proposition 65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/oremit chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems(including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, andsome component wear by-products contain and/or emitthese chemicals.

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Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want to do some of your own service work, youwill want to use the proper service manual. It tellsyou much more about how to service your vehicle thanthis manual can. To order the proper service manual,see Service Publications Ordering Information onpage 7-12.

Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto do your own service work, see Servicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-62.

You should keep a record with all parts receipts andlist the mileage and the date of any service workyou perform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-16.

{CAUTION:

You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about it.

• Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, the proper replacement partsand tools before you attempt any vehiclemaintenance task.

• Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts andother fasteners. English and metricfasteners can be easily confused. If youuse the wrong fasteners, parts can laterbreak or fall off. You could be hurt.

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Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehiclecan affect the airflow around it. This may causewind noise and affect windshield washer performance.Check with your dealer before adding equipment tothe outside of your vehicle.

FuelUse of the recommended fuel is an important part ofthe proper maintenance of your vehicle.

Gasoline OctaneIf your vehicle has the 2.8L V6 engine or the 3.6L V6engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with a postedoctane of 87 or higher. However, for best performanceand for trailer towing, you may wish to use middlegrade or premium unleaded gasoline. If the octane isless than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noisewhen you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise,you might damage your engine.

If your vehicle has the 5.7L V8 engine, use premiumunleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 orhigher for best performance. You may also use middlegrade or regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octaneor higher, but your vehicle’s acceleration may be slightlyreduced. If the octane is less than 87, you may get aheavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs,use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon aspossible. Otherwise, you might damage your engine.

Gasoline SpecificationsIt is recommended that gasoline meet specificationswhich were developed by automobile manufacturersaround the world and contained in the World-Wide FuelCharter which is available from the Alliance of AutomobileManufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm.Gasoline meeting these specifications could provideimproved driveability and emission control systemperformance compared to other gasoline.

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California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionStandards (see the underhood emission control label),it is designed to operate on fuels that meet Californiaspecifications. If this fuel is not available in statesadopting California emissions standards, your vehiclewill operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federalspecifications, but emission control system performancemay be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp mayturn on and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test.See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-45. Ifthis occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer fordiagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is causedby the type of fuel used, repairs may not be coveredby your warranty.

AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that will helpprevent engine and fuel system deposits fromforming, allowing your emission control system towork properly. You should not have to add anythingto your fuel. However, some gasolines contain onlythe minimum amount of additive required to meetU.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.General Motors recommends that you buy gasolinesthat are advertised to help keep fuel injectors andintake valves clean. If your vehicle experiencesproblems due to dirty injectors or valves, try adifferent brand of gasoline.

Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers andethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be availablein your area to contribute to clean air. GeneralMotors recommends that you use these gasolines,particularly if they comply with the specificationsdescribed earlier.

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Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuelthat contains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelsystem and also damage the plastic and rubberparts. That damage would not be covered underyour warranty.

Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowemissions may contain an octane-enhancing additivecalled methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasolinewhether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors doesnot recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuelscontaining MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs andthe performance of the emission control system maybe affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turnon. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealerfor service.

Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you plan on driving in another country outside theUnited States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hardto find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuelnot recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costlyrepairs caused by use of improper fuel would notbe covered by your warranty.

To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, orcontact a major oil company that does business in thecountry where you will be driving.

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Filling Your Tank

{CAUTION:

Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuriesto you and others, read and follow all theinstructions on the pump island. Turn offyour engine when you are refueling. Do notsmoke if you are near fuel or refueling yourvehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smokingmaterials away from fuel. Do not leave thefuel pump unattended when refueling yourvehicle — this is against the law in someplaces. Keep children away from the fuelpump; never let children pump fuel.

The tethered fuel capis located behind ahinged fuel door on thepassenger’s side ofthe vehicle. To open thefuel door, push inwardon the forward edge ofthe fuel door until therear edge can be pulledoutward.

To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if thecap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.

While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from thehook on the fuel door.

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{CAUTION:

If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray outon you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.This spray can happen if your tank is nearlyfull, and is more likely in hot weather. Openthe fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noiseto stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.

Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill thetank and wait a few seconds after you have finishedpumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuelfrom painted surfaces as soon as possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on page 5-91.

When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fullyinstalled. The diagnostic system can determine if thefuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-45.

The Check Gas Cap message in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) will be displayed if the fuel cap is notproperly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-65 for more information.

{CAUTION:

If a fire starts while you are refueling, do notremove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuelby shutting off the pump or by notifying thestation attendant. Leave the area immediately.

Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to getthe right type. Your dealer can get one for you.If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly.This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp tolight and may damage your fuel tank and emissionssystem. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp onpage 3-45.

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Filling a Portable Fuel Container

{CAUTION:

Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite the gasoline vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injuryto you and others:

• Dispense gasoline only into approvedcontainers.

• Do not fill a container while it is inside avehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bedor on any surface other than the ground.

• Bring the fill nozzle in contact with theinside of the fill opening before operatingthe nozzle. Contact should be maintaineduntil the filling is complete.

• Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.

Checking Things Underthe Hood

{CAUTION:

An electric fan under the hood can start upand injure you even when the engine is notrunning. Keep hands, clothing and tools awayfrom any underhood electric fan.

{CAUTION:

Things that burn can get on hot engine partsand start a fire. These include liquids like fuel,oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer andother fluids, and plastic or rubber. You orothers could be burned. Be careful not to dropor spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.

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Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:

1. Pull the hood release lever inside the vehicle.It is located on the lower left side of theinstrument panel.

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find thesecondary hood release lever. The lever islocated under the front edge of the grille near thecenter. Move the release lever to the side andraise the hood.

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps areon properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.


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Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine (2.8L V6 engine similar), you will see the following:

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A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Blockon page 5-98.

B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “AddingWasher Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-38.

C. Battery. See Battery on page 5-42.D. Passenger Compartment Air Filter. See Passenger

Compartment Air Filter on page 3-33.E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine

Cover). See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-37.F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”

under Engine Oil on page 5-16.

G. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “CheckingEngine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-16.

H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”under Brakes on page 5-39.

I. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped)(Not Shown). See “When to Check and What toUse” under Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-25.

J. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.See Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap onpage 5-29 and Cooling System on page 5-32.

K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-22.

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When you open the hood on the 5.7L V8 CTS-V, you will see the following:

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A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood FuseBlock on page 5-98.

B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “AddingWasher Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-38.

C. Battery. See Battery on page 5-42.D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”

under Engine Oil on page 5-16.E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”

under Engine Oil on page 5-16.F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering

Fluid on page 5-37.

G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”under Brakes on page 5-39.

H. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir. See “When to Checkand What to Use” under Hydraulic Clutch onpage 5-25.

I. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.See Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-29and Cooling System on page 5-32.

J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-22.

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Engine Oil

If the oil pressure lightand/or the Oil PressureLow - Stop Enginemessage on the DICappears on the instrumentcluster, it means youneed to check your engineoil level right away.

For more information, see “Oil Pressure Low - StopEngine” under DIC Warnings and Messages onpage 3-65 and Oil Pressure Light on page 3-48.

You should check your engine oil level regularly; this isan added reminder.

Checking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check your engine oil every time youget fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oilmust be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.

The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the engine oil dipstick.

1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutesto drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.

2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove itagain, keeping the tip down, and check the level.

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When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at thetip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at leastone quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. Thissection explains what kind of oil to use. For engineoil crankcase capacity, see Capacities andSpecifications on page 5-108.

Notice: Do not add too much oil. If your enginehas so much oil that the oil level gets abovethe cross-hatched area that shows the properoperating range, your engine could be damaged.

See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the engine oil fill cap.

Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewherein the proper operating range. Push the dipstick allthe way back in when you are through.

5.7L V8 Engine 2.8L V6 and 5.7L V8Engines

3.6L V6 Engine

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What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for two things:

• GM4718M

Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meetingGM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting thisstandard may be identified as synthetic. However,not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard.You should look for and use only an oil that meetsGM Standard GM4718M.

Notice: If you use oils that do not have theGM4718M Standard designation, you can causeengine damage not covered by your warranty.

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• SAE 5W-30

As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 isbest for your vehicle.These numbers on an oil container show itsviscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosityoils such as SAE 20W-50.

Oils meeting theserequirements should alsohave the starburstsymbol on the container.This symbol indicatesthat the oil has beencertified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API).

You should look for this on the oil container, and useonly those oils that are identified as meeting GMStandard GM4718M and have the starburst symbolon the front of the oil container.

Your vehicle’s engine is filled at the factory with aMobil 1® synthetic oil, which meets all requirements foryour vehicle.

Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintainengine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718Mmay not be available. You can add substitute oildesignated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at alltemperatures. If temperatures are above 0°F (–18°C),you may substitute SAE 10W-30 with the starburstsymbol. Substitute oil not meeting GM StandardGM4718M should not be used for an oil change.

Engine Oil AdditivesDo not add anything to your oil. The recommendedoils with the starburst symbol that meet GM StandardGM4718M are all you will need for good performanceand engine protection.

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Engine Oil Life System

When to Change Engine OilYour vehicle has a computer system that lets youknow when to change the engine oil and filter. This isbased on engine revolutions and engine temperature,and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,the mileage at which an oil change will be indicatedcan vary considerably. For the oil life system towork properly, you must reset the system every timethe oil is changed.

When the system has calculated that oil life has beendiminished, it will indicate that an oil change isnecessary. A change engine oil message in the DIC willcome on. Change your oil as soon as possible withinthe next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if youare driving under the best conditions, the oil lifesystem may not indicate that an oil change is necessaryfor over a year. However, your engine oil and filtermust be changed at least once a year and at this timethe system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trainedservice people who will perform this work usinggenuine GM parts and reset the system. It is alsoimportant to check your oil regularly and keep it at theproper level.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, you mustchange your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since yourlast oil change. Remember to reset the oil life systemwhenever the oil is changed.

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem and the Oil Life IndicatorThe Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it cancalculate when the next oil change is required. If asituation occurs where you change your oil prior to achange engine oil message in the DIC being turned on,reset the system.

After the oil has been changed, the change engine oilmessage and the oil life indicator must be reset. To resetthe message and indicator, use one of the followingprocedures:

Base Audio SystemPress the CLR button located to the right of the DICdisplay to acknowledge the change engine oil message.This will clear the message from the display andreset it.

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To reset the oil life indicator, use the following steps:

1. Press the up or down arrow on the INFO buttonlocated to the right of the DIC display to accessthe DIC menu.

2. Once XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE menu item ishighlighted, press and hold the CLR button.The percentage will return to 100, and the oil lifeindicator will be reset. Repeat the steps if thepercentage does not return to 100.

3. Turn the key to OFF.

If the change engine oil message comes back on whenyou start your vehicle, the engine oil life system hasnot reset. Repeat the procedure.

Navigation SystemIf you have the navigation system, see “VehicleCustomization” in the CTS Navigation System OwnerSupplement for how to reset the oil life indicator.

What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certain elements that may beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Cleanyour skin and nails with soap and water, or a goodhand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing orrags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’swarnings about the use and disposal of oil products.

Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If youchange your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from thefilter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting itin the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, orinto streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle itby taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you havea problem properly disposing of your used oil, askyour dealer, a service station or a local recycling centerfor help.

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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

The engine air cleaner/filter is in the enginecompartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle, nearthe front. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for more information on location.

When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil changeand replace it at the first oil change after25,000 miles (41 500 km).

How to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/FilterTo inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter fromthe vehicle and lightly shake the filter to releaseloose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt,a new filter is required.

To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter,do the following:

1. Remove the two screws located on the sidesof the cover.

2. Lift the cover off.

3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.See Normal Maintenance Replacement Partson page 6-15 for the correct part number forthe filter.

4. Reinstall the cover by reversing Steps 1 and 2.


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{CAUTION:

Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned.The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helpsto stop flame if the engine backfires. If it isnot there and the engine backfires, you couldbe burned. Do not drive with it off, and becareful working on the engine with the aircleaner/filter off.

Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfirecan cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt caneasily get into your engine, which will damage it.Always have the air cleaner/filter in place whenyou are driving.

Automatic Transmission FluidIt is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluidloss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealershipservice department and have it repaired as soon aspossible. You may also have your fluid level checked byyour dealer or service center when you have your oilchanged.

Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions:• In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature

regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.• In hilly or mountainous terrain.• When doing frequent trailer towing.• Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery

service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of theseconditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.

Notice: Use of automatic transmission fluidlabeled other than DEXRON ®-III, Approved for theH-Specification, may damage your vehicle, andthe damages may not be covered by your warranty.Always use automatic transmission fluid labeledDEXRON®-III, Approved for the H-Specification.

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How to Reset the ChangeTransmission Fluid Message andthe Transmission Fluid Indicator(Automatic Transmission)After the transmission fluid has been changed, theChange Trans Fluid message and the transmissionfluid life indicator must be reset. To reset the messageand indicator, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio SystemPress the CLR button located to the right of the DICdisplay to acknowledge the CHANGE TRANS FLUIDmessage. This will clear the message from the displayand reset it.

To reset the transmission fluid life indicator, use thefollowing steps:

1. Press the up or down arrow on the INFO buttonlocated to the right of the DIC display to accessthe DIC menu.

2. Once the XXX% TRANS FLUID LIFE menu itemis highlighted, press and hold the CLR button.The percentage will return to 100, and thetransmission fluid life indicator will be reset.

3. Repeat the steps if the percentage does notreturn to 100.

Navigation SystemIf your vehicle has a navigation system, see yournavigation system supplement for instructions on howto acknowledge the Change Trans Fluid messageand reset the transmission fluid life indicator.

Manual Transmission Fluid

When to CheckIt is not necessary to check the manual transmissionfluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reasonfor fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle toyour Cadillac dealership service department and have itrepaired as soon as possible. The fluid level may bechecked when the engine oil is changed, though it is notnecessary to regularly check the fluid level.

How to CheckBecause this operation can be difficult, you may chooseto have this done at your Cadillac dealership servicedepartment.

If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructionshere, or you could get a false reading.

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Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damageyour transmission. Too much can mean that someof the fluid could come out and fall on hot enginepart or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.Too little fluid could cause the transmission tooverheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading ifyou check your transmission fluid.

Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, thevehicle is parked on a level place and the transmissionis cool enough for you to rest your fingers on thetransmission case.

To check the fluid level, do the following:

1. Remove the filler plug.

2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom ofthe filler plug hole.

3. If the fluid level is good and your vehicle is a CTS,replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. If thefluid level is good and your vehicle is a CTS-V,apply LOCTITE ® #516 or equivalent sealant to thethreads and then reinstall the filler plug.With either vehicle, be sure the plug is fully seated.If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as describedin the next steps.

How to Add FluidHere is how to add fluid. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-13 to determine which type offluid to use.

1. Remove the filler plug.

2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enoughfluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of thefiller plug hole.

3. If your vehicle is a CTS, replace the gasket andreinstall the filler plug. If your vehicle is a CTS-V,apply LOCTITE ® #516 or equivalent sealant to thethreads and then reinstall the filler plug.Again, with either vehicle, be sure the plug is fullyseated.

Hydraulic ClutchIt is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unlessyou suspect there is a leak in the system. Addingfluid will not correct a leak.

A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.Have the system inspected and repaired.

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When to Check and What to Use

The hydraulic clutch fluidreservoir cap has thissymbol on it. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 5-12 for reservoirlocation.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften you should check the fluid level in your clutchmaster cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid to use.See Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 andRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.

How to Check and Add FluidMake sure the fluid level is at the MIN line on the sideof the reservoir. If it is not, remove the cap and addthe proper fluid until the level reaches the MIN line.

Engine CoolantThe cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designedto remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you addonly DEX-COOL® extended life coolant.

The following explains your cooling system and howto add coolant when it is low. If you have a problemwith engine overheating, see Engine Overheatingon page 5-29.

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL® coolant will:• Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C).• Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).• Protect against rust and corrosion.• Help keep the proper engine temperature.• Let the warning lights and gages work as they

should.

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® maycause premature engine, heater core or radiatorcorrosion. In addition, the engine coolant mayrequire changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km)or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairswould not be covered by your warranty. Always useDEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle.

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What to UseUse a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL® coolant which will not damagealuminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, youdo not need to add anything else.

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Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, can boilbefore the proper coolant mixture will. Yourvehicle’s coolant warning system is set for theproper coolant mixture. With plain water or thewrong mixture, your engine could get too hotbut you would not get the overheat warning.Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,drinkable water and DEX-COOL ® coolant.

Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture,your engine could overheat and be badly damaged.The repair cost would not be covered by yourwarranty. Too much water in the mixture can freezeand crack the engine, radiator, heater core andother parts.

If you have to add coolant more than once or twice ayear, have your dealer check your cooling system.

Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do nothave to add extra inhibitors or additives which claimto improve the system. These can be harmful.

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Checking Coolant

The coolant surge tank and pressure cap are located onthe driver’s side of the vehicle, toward the rear of theengine compartment. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 for more information on location.

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Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steamand scalding liquids to blow out and burn youbadly. Never turn the surge tank pressurecap — even a little — when the engine andradiator are hot.

The vehicle must be on a level surface. When yourengine is cold, the coolant level should be at theFULL COLD/FROID line on the side of the surge tank.Follow the arrow from the top of the tank down theside to the horizontal mark.

If the Check Coolant Level message in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) comes on and stays on,it means you are low on engine coolant. See DICWarnings and Messages on page 3-65 for moreinformation.

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Adding CoolantIf you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL®

coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine is cool.

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You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.

When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it ishand-tight.

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure CapNotice: If the surge tank pressure cap is not tightlyinstalled, coolant loss and possible engine damagemay occur. Be sure the cap is properly andtightly secured.

See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 formore information on location.

Engine OverheatingThere are three engine hot messages that may bedisplayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65 formore information.

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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

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Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood.Stay away from the engine if you see or hearsteam coming from it. Just turn it off and geteveryone away from the vehicle until it coolsdown. Wait until there is no sign of steam orcoolant before you open the hood.

If you keep driving when your engine isoverheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.You or others could be badly burned. Stopyour engine if it overheats, and get out ofthe vehicle until the engine is cool.

See Overheated Engine Protection OperatingMode on page 5-31 for information on drivingto a safe place in an emergency.

Notice: If your engine catches fire because youkeep driving with no coolant, your vehicle canbe badly damaged. The costly repairs would not becovered by your warranty. See Overheated EngineProtection Operating Mode on page 5-31 forinformation on driving to a safe place in anemergency.

If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineAn overheat warning, along with a Check Coolant Levelmessage, can indicate a serious problem.

If you get an engine overheat warning with no CheckCoolant Level message, but see or hear no steam, theproblem may not be too serious. Sometimes theengine can get a little too hot when you:

• Climb a long hill on a hot day.

• Stop after high-speed driving.

• Idle for long periods in traffic.

• Tow a trailer.

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If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,try this for a minute or so:

1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N)while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road,shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let theengine idle.

2. Set the climate controls to the highest heat settingand fan speed and open the windows, asnecessary.

If you no longer have the overheat warning, you candrive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes.If the warning does not come back on, you can drivenormally.

If the warning continues and you have not stopped,pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.

If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the enginefor three minutes while you are parked. If you stillhave the warning, turn off the engine and get everyoneout of the vehicle until it cools down.

You may decide not to lift the hood but to get servicehelp right away.

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating ModeThis operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven toa safe place in an emergency. Should an overheatedengine condition exist, an overheat protection modewhich alternates firing groups of cylinders helps preventengine damage. In this mode, you will notice a lossin power and engine performance. A low coolant and/orengine overheat warning will indicate that an overheatcondition exists. Driving extended miles (km) and/ortowing a trailer in the overheat protection mode shouldbe avoided.

Notice: After driving in the overheated engineprotection operating mode, to avoid engine damage,allow the engine to cool before attempting anyrepair. The engine oil will be severely degraded.Repair the cause of coolant loss and change the oil.See Engine Oil on page 5-16 .

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Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see:

A. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure CapB. Electric Engine Cooling Fans

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An electric engine cooling fan under the hoodcan start up even when the engine is notrunning and can injure you. Keep hands,clothing and tools away from any underhoodelectric fan.

If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicleshould be parked on a level surface.

If the engine is warm or hot, the coolant level should beat or above the FULL COLD/FROID line on the sideof the coolant surge tank. If the engine is cold, thecoolant level should be near the FULL COLD/FROIDline on the side of the coolant surge tank. If it is not, youmay have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiatorhoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump orsomewhere else in the cooling system.

3.6L V6 engine shown, 2.8L V6 and5.7L V8 engines similar

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Heater and radiator hoses, and other engineparts, can be very hot. Do not touch them.If you do, you can be burned.

Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If yourun the engine, it could lose all coolant. Thatcould cause an engine fire, and you could beburned. Get any leak fixed before you drivethe vehicle.

If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, checkto see if the electric engine cooling fans are running.If the engine is overheating, both fans should berunning. If they are not, your vehicle needs service.

Notice: Engine damage from running your enginewithout coolant is not covered by your warranty.See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Modeon page 5-31 for information on driving to a safeplace in an emergency.

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® maycause premature engine, heater core or radiatorcorrosion. In addition, the engine coolant mayrequire changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km)or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairswould not be covered by your warranty. Always useDEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle.

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How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSurge TankIf you have not found a problem yet, check to see ifcoolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visiblebut the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD/FROIDline on the side of the coolant surge tank, add a50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL®

coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure thecooling system, including the coolant surge tankpressure cap, is cool before you do it. See EngineCoolant on page 5-26 for more information.

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Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blow out and burn you badly. Theyare under pressure, and if you turn the coolantsurge tank pressure cap — even a little — theycan come out at high speed. Never turn thecap when the cooling system, including thecoolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Waitfor the cooling system and coolant surge tankpressure cap to cool if you ever have to turnthe pressure cap.

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Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, can boilbefore the proper coolant mixture will. Yourvehicle’s coolant warning system is set for theproper coolant mixture. With plain water or thewrong mixture, your engine could get too hotbut you would not get the overheat warning.Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,drinkable water and DEX-COOL ® coolant.

Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crackthe engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.Use the recommended coolant and the propercoolant mixture.

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You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycoland it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.

If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolantas follows:

1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressurecap when the cooling system, including the coolantsurge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowlycounterclockwise (left) about one-quarter turn andthen stop.If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hissmeans there is still some pressure left.

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, andremove it.

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3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture,to slightly above the FULL COLD/FROID line onthe side of the coolant surge tank.

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, startthe engine and let it run until you can feel the upperradiator hose getting hot. The upper radiatorhose is the top hose coming out of the radiator, onthe passenger’s side of the vehicle. Watch outfor the engine cooling fans.By this time, the coolant level inside the coolantsurge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, addmore of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tankuntil the level reaches the FULL COLD/FROIDline on the side of the coolant surge tank.

5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure thepressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.

Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the CheckCoolant Level message does not appear on theDriver Information Center (DIC), the coolant is at theproper fill level. If a Check Coolant Level message doesappear, repeat Steps 1 to 3 then reinstall the pressurecap, or see your dealer.

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Power Steering Fluid

See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 forthe location of the powersteering fluid reservoir.

When to Check Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in the system oryou hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicate a problem. Have the system inspectedand repaired.

How to Check Power Steering FluidTo check the power steering fluid, do the following:

1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartmentcool down.

2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.

3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with aclean rag.

4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.

5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid levelon the dipstick.

The level should be at the FULL COLD mark.If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the levelup to the mark.

What to UseTo determine what kind of fluid to use, seeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the properfluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.

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Windshield Washer Fluid

What to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you willbe operating your vehicle in an area where thetemperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that hassufficient protection against freezing.

Adding Washer FluidThe Check Washer Fluid message will appear on theDriver Information Center (DIC) when the fluid levelis low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65for more information.

Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it.Add washer fluid until thetank is full. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 5-12 for reservoirlocation.

Notice:

• When using concentrated washer fluid, followthe manufacturer’s instructions for addingwater.

• Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid.Water can cause the solution to freeze anddamage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system. Also, water does notclean as well as washer fluid.

• Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quartersfull when it is very cold. This allows forexpansion if freezing occurs, which coulddamage the tank if it is completely full.

• Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in yourwindshield washer. It can damage your washersystem and paint.

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Brakes

Brake Fluid

Your brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the location of thereservoir.

There are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelin the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brakefluid goes down to an acceptable level during normalbrake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluidlevel goes back up. The other reason is that fluid isleaking out of the brake system. If it is, you shouldhave your brake system fixed, since a leak means thatsooner or later your brakes will not work well, or willnot work at all.

So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid.Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you add fluidwhen your linings are worn, then you will have toomuch fluid when you get new brake linings. You shouldadd or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only whenwork is done on the brake hydraulic system.

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If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill onthe engine. The fluid will burn if the engine ishot enough. You or others could be burned,and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brakefluid only when work is done on the brakehydraulic system.

If the ignition is in ON and the brake fluid is low, the“Check Brake Fluid” message will be displayed inthe DIC. See “Check Brake Fluid Message” underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65.

When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brakewarning light will come on. See Brake System WarningLight on page 3-42.

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What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6-13.

Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. This will helpkeep dirt from entering the reservoir.

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With the wrong kind of fluid in your brakesystem, your brakes may not work well, orthey may not even work at all. This couldcause a crash. Always use the proper brakefluid.

Notice:

• Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brakesystem parts. For example, just a few drops ofmineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in yourbrake system can damage brake systemparts so badly that they will have to be replaced.Do not let someone put in the wrong kind offluid.

• If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s paintedsurfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Becareful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.If you do, wash it off immediately. SeeAppearance Care on page 5-87 .

Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.

Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound when the brake padsare worn and new pads are needed. The soundmay come and go or be heard all the time your vehicleis moving, except when you are pushing on thebrake pedal firmly.

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The brake wear warning sound means thatsoon your brakes will not work well. Thatcould lead to an accident. When you hear thebrake wear warning sound, have your vehicleserviced.

Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brakepads could result in costly brake repair.

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brakesqueal when the brakes are first applied or lightlyapplied. This does not mean something is wrong withyour brakes.

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspectbrake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts inthe proper sequence to GM torque specifications.

Brake linings should always be replaced as completeaxle sets.

Brake Pedal TravelSee your dealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height, or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.

Brake AdjustmentEvery time you apply the brakes, with or without thevehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. Yourvehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GMbrake parts. When you replace parts of your brakingsystem — for example, when your brake liningswear down and you need new ones put in — be sureyou get new approved GM replacement parts. If you donot, your brakes may no longer work properly. Forexample, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrongfor your vehicle, the balance between your front andrear brakes can change — for the worse. The brakingperformance you have come to expect can changein many other ways if someone puts in the wrongreplacement brake parts.

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BatteryYour vehicle has a maintenance free battery. Whenit is time for a new battery, get one that has thereplacement number shown on the original battery’slabel. We recommend an ACDelco® replacementbattery. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for battery location.Warning: Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to causecancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands afterhandling.

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Batteries have acid that can burn you andgas that can explode. You can be badly hurtif you are not careful. See Jump Starting onpage 5-42 for tips on working around a batterywithout getting hurt.

After a power loss, such as disconnecting the batteryor removing the maxi fuses in the power distribution fuseblock, the following steps must be performed tocalibrate the electronic throttle control. If this is notdone, the engine will not run properly.

1. Turn the ignition key to ON. Do not start the engine.

2. Leave the ignition in ON for at least three minutesso that the electronic throttle control will cycle andre-learn its home position.

3. Turn the ignition to OFF.

4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds.

Also, for your audio system, see Theft-Deterrent Featureon page 3-105.

Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.

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Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause:

• They contain acid that can burn you.• They contain gas that can explode or

ignite.• They contain enough electricity to

burn you.

If you do not follow these steps exactly,some or all of these things can hurt you.

Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to your vehicle that would not be coveredby your warranty.

Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling itwill not work, and it could damage your vehicle.

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-voltbattery with a negative ground system.

Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-voltsystem with a negative ground, both vehicles canbe damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systemswith negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cablescan reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touchingeach other. If they are, it could cause a groundconnection you do not want. You would not be ableto start your vehicle and the bad grounding coulddamage the electrical systems.To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, setthe parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved inthe jump start procedure. Put an automatictransmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmissionin NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.

Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessorieson during the jump starting procedure, they couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be coveredby your warranty. Always turn off your radio andother accessories when jump starting your vehicle.

3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplugunnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarettelighter or the accessory power outlets. Turn offthe radio and all lamps that are not needed. Thiswill avoid sparks and help save both batteries.And it could save the radio!

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4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) andnegative (−) terminal locations of the other vehicle,as well as the positive (+) terminal location onyour vehicle’s battery. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 for more information on thelocation of the battery.

Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) groundlocation, as shown in the illustration. It is locatedbetween the battery and the underhood fuse block.You should always use this remote groundlocation, instead of the terminal on the battery.

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An electric fan can start up even when theengine is not running and can injure you.Keep hands, clothing and tools away fromany underhood electric fan.

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Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas to explode. People have been hurt doingthis, and some have been blinded. Use aflashlight if you need more light.

Be sure the battery has enough water. You donot need to add water to the battery installedin your new vehicle. But if a battery has fillercaps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there.If it is low, add water to take care of that first.If you do not, explosive gas could be present.



Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get itin your eyes or on your skin, flush the placewith water and get medical help immediately.

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Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.

5. Check that the jumper cables do not have looseor missing insulation. If they do, you could get ashock. The vehicles could be damaged too.Before you connect the cables, here are somebasic things you should know. Positive (+) will go topositive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal ifthe vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy,unpainted metal engine part or to a remotenegative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.

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Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or youwill get a short that would damage the batteryand maybe other parts too. And do not connect thenegative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal onthe dead battery because this can cause sparks.

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the dead battery. Use a remotepositive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it tothe positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use aremote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to thenegative terminal of the good battery. Use aremote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.Do not let the other end touch anything until thenext step. The other end of the negative (−) cabledoes not go to the dead battery. It goes to aheavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remotenegative (−) terminal on the vehicle with thedead battery.

9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable atleast 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,but not near engine parts that move. The electricalconnection is just as good there, and the chanceof sparks getting back to the battery is much less.Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle hasone. Your vehicle’s remote negative (−) groundlocation is for this purpose.

10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while.

11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needsservice.

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Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in thewrong order, electrical shorting may occur anddamage the vehicle. The repairs would not becovered by your warranty. Remove the jumpercables in the correct order, making sure that thecables do not touch each other or other metal.

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or RemoteNegative (−) Terminal

B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalC. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,do the following:

1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from thevehicle that had the dead battery.

2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from thevehicle with the good battery.

3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from thevehicle with the good battery.

4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from theother vehicle.

Jumper Cable Removal

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Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantIt is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.Have it inspected and repaired.

How to Check Lubricant

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface.

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the rear axle, you’ll need to add somelubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to thebottom of the filler plug hole.

What to UseRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-13.

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Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-52.

For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer.

High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting

{CAUTION:

The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a very high voltage. If youtry to service any of the system components,you could be seriously injured. Have yourdealer or a qualified technician service them.

Your vehicle may have HID headlamps. After yourvehicle’s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced, youmay notice that the beam is a slightly differentshade than it was originally. This is normal.

Halogen Bulbs

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Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas insideand can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.You or others could be injured. Be sure to readand follow the instructions on the bulbpackage.

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Front Turn Signal and Fog LampsA. Turn Signal LampB. Fog Lamp

To replace a fog or turn signal lamp bulb, do thefollowing:

1. Remove the protection shield located on theunderside of the front of the vehicle by pullingout the push-pins located on the underside ofthe protection shield.

2. Reach up behind the front bumper area from underthe vehicle to access the lamp housing.

3. Remove the bulb socket from the housing byturning the bulb socket one-quarter turncounterclockwise.

4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb bylifting the two plastic clips.

5. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket keeping thebulb straight as you pull it out.

6. Install a new bulb.

7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.

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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplampsand Sidemarker Lamps

A. Taillamps andStoplamps

B. Turn Signal LampC. Sidemarker Lamp

1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12 for moreinformation.

2. Remove the compact spare tire cover by turning thewing nut counterclockwise.

3. Remove the four convenience net wing nuts.

4. Pull the carpet back away from the body of thevehicle on the side with the burned out bulb.

5. Remove the two mounting screws from the lampassembly.

6. Pull out the lamp assembly to expose the bulbsockets.

7. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turncounterclockwise and pull the bulb socket out ofthe lamp reflector.




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Back-Up and License Plate Lamps

A. Back-Up LampsB. License Plate Lamps

To replace a back-up or license plate bulb, do thefollowing:

1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12 for moreinformation.

2. Remove the cloth cover on the trunk lid by pullingout the three push-pins located on the underside ofthe trunk lid.

3. Remove the eight mounting nuts from the undersideof the trunk lid by turning the nuts counterclockwise.

4. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle toexpose the bulb sockets.

5. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turncounterclockwise and pull the bulb and socket outof the lamp reflector.




Replacement BulbsExterior Lamp Bulb Number

Back-Up Lamp 3157K

Fog Lamp 9145

Front and Rear Turn Signal Lamp 3157K

License Plate Lamp W5WLL

Rear Sidemarker Lamp 3157K

Stoplamp 3157K

Taillamp 3157K

For replacement bulbs not listed here, please consultyour dealer.

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Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear or cracking. See Owner Checksand Services on page 6-9.

It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper bladeassembly on a regular basis or when worn. For properwindshield wiper blade length and type, see NormalMaintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15.

To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off.

2. Turn on the windshield wipers and turn them offagain when the wipers are in the out-wipe position.The driver’s side blade will be straight up anddown on the windshield.

3. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from thewindshield.

4. Lift the wiper blade assembly up so it is in aT-shaped position. You should be able to see a tab.

Notice: Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch thewindshield when no wiper blade is installed coulddamage the windshield. Any damage that occurswould not be covered by your warranty. Do not allowthe wiper blade arm to touch the windshield.

5. Squeeze the tab together and pull the wiper bladeassembly down far enough to release it from theJ-hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assemblyaway from the arm.

6. Replace the blade with a new one.

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7. Reinstall the wiper blade assembly by sliding it overthe wiper arm to engage the J-hooked end. Pull upon the assembly to lock it into place.

8. Repeat the steps for the other wiper.

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where to obtain service,see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additionalinformation refer to the tire manufacturer’s bookletincluded with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.

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• Poorly maintained and improperly usedtires are dangerous.

• Overloading your tires can causeoverheating as a result of too muchfriction. You could have an air-out and aserious accident. See Loading YourVehicle on page 4-33 .

• Underinflated tires pose the same dangeras overloaded tires. The resulting accidentcould cause serious injury. Check all tiresfrequently to maintain the recommendedpressure. Tire pressure should be checkedwhen your tires are cold.


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• Overinflated tires are more likely to becut, punctured or broken by a suddenimpact — such as when you hit a pothole.Keep tires at the recommended pressure.

• Worn, old tires can cause accidents.If your tread is badly worn, or if your tireshave been damaged, replace them.

See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 ,for inflation pressure adjustment for highspeed driving.

Notice: If your vehicle has P245/45R18 sizetires, they are classified as low-profile tires.Low- profile tires are more susceptible to damagefrom road hazards or curb impact than standardprofile tires. Tire and or wheel assembly damagecan occur when coming into contact with roadhazards like, potholes or sharp edged objects orwhen sliding into a curb. Your GM warranty doesnot cover this type of damage. Keep tires set tothe correct inflation pressure and when possibleavoid contact with curbs, potholes and otherroad hazards.

Winter TiresIf you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roadsoften, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle.All season tires provide good overall performance onmost surfaces but they may not offer the tractionyou would like or the same level of performance aswinter tires on snow or ice covered roads.

See your dealer for details regarding winter tireavailability and proper tire selection. Also, see BuyingNew Tires on page 5-70.

If you choose to use snow tires:

• Use tires of the same brand and tread typeon all four wheel positions.

• Use only radial ply tires of the same size,load range, and speed rating as the originalequipment tires.

Winter tires with the same speed rating as your originalequipment tires may not be available for H, V, W and ZRspeed rated tires. If you choose snow tires with a lowerspeed rating, never exceed the tire’s maximum speedcapability.

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Tire Sidewall LabellingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengervehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.

(A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of lettersand numbers used to define a particular tire’s width,height, aspect ratio, construction type and servicedescription. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in thissection for more detail.

(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification): Original equipment tires designed toGM’s specific tire performance criteria have a TPCspecification code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPCspecifications meet or exceed all federal safetyguidelines.

(C) DOT (Department of Transportation): TheDepartment of Transportation (DOT) code indicates thatthe tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department ofTransportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

(D) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters andnumbers following DOT (Department of Transportation)code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). TheTIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size,and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is moldedonto both sides of the tire, although only one sidemay have the date of manufacture.

(E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number ofplies in the sidewall and under the tread.

(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tiremanufacturers are required to grade tires based onthree performance factors: treadwear, traction andtemperature resistance. For more information seeUniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-71.

(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximumload that can be carried and the maximum pressureneeded to support that load.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example

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(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact sparetire is for emergency use when a regular road tirehas lost air and gone flat. If your vehicle has a compactspare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 5-87and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-75.

(B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number ofplies in the sidewall and under the tread.

(C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters andnumbers following the DOT (Department ofTransportation) code is the Tire Identification Number(TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code,tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. TheTIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although onlyone side may have the date of manufacture.

(D) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximumload that can be carried and the maximum pressureneeded to support that load.

(E) Tire Inflation: The temporary use tire or compactspare tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa).For more information on tire pressure and inflation seeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62.

(F) Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbersdefine a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, constructiontype and service description. The letter T as thefirst character in the tire size means the tire is fortemporary use only.

(G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification): Original equipment tires designed toGM’s specific tire performance criteria have a TPCspecification code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPCspecifications meet or exceed all federal safetyguidelines.

Compact Spare Tire Example

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Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.

(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as thefirst character in the tire size means a passengervehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tireand Rim Association.

(B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates thetire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.

(C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicatesthe tire height-to-width measurements. For example,if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C ofthe illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewallis 60 percent as high as it is wide.

(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used toindicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letterR means radial ply construction; the letter D meansdiagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B meansbelted-bias ply construction.

(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches.

(F) Service Description: These characters representthe load range and speed rating of the tire. The loadindex represents the load carry capacity a tire is certifiedto carry. The load index can range from 1 to 279. Thespeed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certifiedto carry a load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.

Tire Terminology and Definitions

Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressingoutward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressureis expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) orkilopascal (kPa).

Accessory Weight: This means the combined weightof optional accessories. Some examples of optionalaccessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,power brakes, power windows, power seats, and airconditioning.

Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height toits width.

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Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cords may be madefrom steel or other reinforcing materials.

Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped bysteel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.

Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies arelaid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to thecenterline of the tread.

Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressurein a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat fromdriving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62.

Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehiclewith standard and optional equipment including themaximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but withoutpassengers and cargo.

DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of atire signifying that the tire is in compliance with theU.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehiclesafety standards. The DOT code includes the TireIdentification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designatorwhich can also identify the tire manufacturer, productionplant, brand and date of production.

GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see LoadingYour Vehicle on page 4-33.

GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the frontaxle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33.

GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle,see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33.

Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire, that must always face outward whenmounted on a vehicle.

KiloPascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.

Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light dutytrucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.

Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire.

Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum airpressure to which a cold tire may be inflated. Themaximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.

Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at themaximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curbweight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight;and production options weight.

Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants avehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg).See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33.

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Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.

Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side that facesoutward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of thetire that contains a whitewall, bears white letteringor bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model namemolding that is higher or deeper than the same moldingson the other sidewall of the tire.

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passengercars and some light duty trucks and multipurposevehicles.

Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehiclemanufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure andshown on the tire placard. See Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33.

Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cordsthat extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to thecenterline of the tread.

Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tirebeads are seated.

Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread andthe bead.

Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned toa tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire canoperate.

Traction: The friction between the tire and the roadsurface. The amount of grip provided.

Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contactwith the road.

Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimescalled “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tirewhen only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-69.

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards):A tire information system that provides consumerswith ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, andtreadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturersusing government testing procedures. The ratings aremolded into the sidewall of the tire. See UniformTire Quality Grading on page 5-71.

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designatedseating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plusthe rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicleon page 4-33.

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on anindividual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,occupant weight, and cargo weight.

Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached toa vehicle showing the original equipment tire sizeand recommended inflation pressure. See LoadingYour Vehicle on page 4-33.

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Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)If your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tireand no tire changing equipment. Your vehicle also hasa Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) which will alert you ifthere is a loss of tire pressure in any of the tires. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on page 5-65.

{CAUTION:

When the low tire warning light is displayed onthe instrument panel cluster, your vehicle’shandling capabilities will be reduced duringsevere maneuvers. If you drive too fast, youcould lose control of your vehicle. You orothers could be injured. Don’t drive over55 mph (90 km/h) when the low tire warninglight is displayed. Drive cautiously and checkyour tire pressures as soon as you can.

If a tire goes flat, you won’t need to stop on the sideof the road to change the tire. You can just keepon driving. The tire can operate effectively with no airpressure for up to 65 miles (105 km) at speeds upto 55 mph (90 km/h). The shorter the distance you driveand the slower the speed, the greater the chancethat the tire will not have to be replaced. When a tire isfilled with air, it provides a cushion between the roadand the wheel. Because you won’t have this cushionwhen driving on a deflated run-flat tire, try to avoidpotholes that could damage your wheel and requirereplacement of it.

Some road hazards can damage a tire beyondrepair. This damage could occur even before you’vedriven on the tire in a deflated condition. When a tirehas been damaged, or if you’ve driven any distance ona run-flat tire, check with an authorized run-flat tireservice center to determine whether the tire canbe repaired or should be replaced. To maintain yourvehicle’s run-flat feature, all replacement tires mustbe self-supporting tires. As soon as possible,contact the nearest authorized GM or run-flat servicingfacility for inspection and repair or replacement.

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To locate the nearest GM or run-flat servicing facility,call Roadside Service. See Roadside Service onpage 7-6 for details.

{CAUTION:

Run-flat tires are constructed differently thanother tires and could explode during improperservice. You or others could be injured or killedif you attempt to repair, replace, dismount, ormount a run-flat tire. Let only an authorizedrun-flat service center repair, replace, dismountand mount run-flat tires.

The valve stems on your run-flat tires have sensors thatare part of the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).These sensors contain batteries which are designedto last for 10 years under normal driving conditions.See your dealer if you ever need to have a wheelreplaced, or if the sensors ever need replacement.

Notice: Using liquid sealants can damage the tirevalves and tire pressure monitor sensors in yourrun-flat tires. This damage would not be coveredby warranty. Don’t use liquid sealants in yourrun-flat tires.

Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure to operateeffectively.

Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following:

• Too much flexing

• Too much heat

• Tire overloading

• Premature or irregular wear

• Poor handling

• Reduced fuel economy

If your tires have too much air (over-inflation),you can get the following:

• Unusual wear

• Poor handling

• Rough ride

• Needless damage from road hazards

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A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to thevehicle’s center pillar, below the driver’s door latch.This label lists your vehicle’s original equipmenttires and shows the correct inflation pressures for yourtires when they are cold. The recommended coldtire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is theminimum amount of air pressure needed to supportyour vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.

For additional information regarding how much weightyour vehicle can carry, and an example of the tireand loading information label, see Loading Your Vehicleon page 4-33. How you load your vehicle affectsvehicle handling and ride comfort, never load yourvehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry.

When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more. Do not forget tocheck the compact spare tire, if your vehicle has one.The compact spare should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).For additional information regarding the compact sparetire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 5-87.

How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflatedsimply by looking at them. Radial tires may lookproperly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Checkthe tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold.Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at leastthree hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Pressthe tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matchesthe recommended pressure on the Tire and LoadingInformation label, no further adjustment is necessary.If the inflation pressure is low, add air until you reach therecommended amount.

If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on themetal stem in the center of the tire valve. Re-check thetire pressure with the tire gage.

Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt andmoisture.

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High Speed Operation (CTS-V)

{CAUTION:

Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h)or higher, puts an additional strain on tires.Sustained high-speed driving, causesexcessive heat build up and can cause suddentire failure. You could have a crash and you orothers could be killed. Some high-speed ratedtires require inflation pressure adjustmentfor high speed operation. When speed limitsand road conditions are such, that a vehiclecan be driven at high speeds, make sure thetires are rated for high speed operation, inexcellent condition and set to the correct coldtire inflation pressure for the vehicle load.

The CTS-V performance series has 245/45R18 96Wsize tires. These high-performance tires require inflationpressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speedsof 130 mph (209 km/h) or higher with occupants andcargo weighing 600 lbs. (272 kg) up to 882 lbs. (400 kg).

Use the following chart to determine the cold tireinflation pressure when operating your vehicle underthese conditions.

Tire Size: 245/45R18 96W Recommended ColdTire Inflation Pressure for High Speed Operation

at 130 mph (209 km/h) or more:

Occupant andCargo Weight:

Less than600 lbs (272 kg)

Occupant andCargo Weight:

600 lbs (272 kg)Up to 882 lbs (400 kg)

(Vehicle CapacityWeight)

FrontTires

RearTires

FrontTires

RearTires

30 psi(210 kPa)

30 psi(210 kPa)

32 psi(220 kPa)

34 psi(235 kPa)

When you end high-speed driving, return the tires tothe cold inflation pressures shown on the tire andloading information label. See Loading Your Vehicleon page 4-33.

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Tire Pressure Monitor System(CTS-V)The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) System uses radioand sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.If your vehicle has this feature, sensors are mountedon each run-flat tire and wheel assembly. The TPMsensors transmit tire pressure readings to a receiverlocated in the vehicle once every 60 seconds while thevehicle is being driven, and once every 60 minutesif the vehicle is stationary for more than 15 minutes.Using the Message Center, tire pressure levels can beviewed by the driver. For additional information aboutthe message center operation and displays, seeMessage Center (CTS-V) on page 3-52.

When a low tire pressure condition is detected, a lowtire warning light, on the instrument panel cluster,comes on to warn the driver.

When the tire pressuremonitoring system warninglight is lit, one or moreof your tires is significantlyunder-inflated.

You should stop and check your tires as soon aspossible, and inflate them to the proper pressure asindicated on the vehicle’s tire information placard.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes thetire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflationalso reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and mayaffect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Eachtire, should be checked monthly when cold and set to therecommended inflation pressure as specified in thevehicle placard and owner’s manual.

The Tire and Loading Information label (tire informationplacard) is attached, to either, the center pillar nearthe driver’s door latch post or on the rear edge of thedriver’s side rear passenger door. The label showsthe size of your vehicle’s original tires and the correctinflation pressure for your vehicle’s tires when theyare cold. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 andLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-33 for additionalinformation.

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Your vehicle’s TPM system can alert you about a lowtire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tiremaintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation onpage 5-68 and Tires on page 5-54.

Notice: Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle isequipped with Tire Pressure Monitors. The liquidsealant can damage the tire pressure monitorsensors.

TPM Sensor Identification CodesEach TPM sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you replace one or more of the TPM sensors,the identification codes will need to be matched tothe new tire/wheel position. Each tire/wheel position ismatched, to a sensor, by increasing or decreasingthe tire’s air pressure. The sensors are matched, to thetire/wheel positions, in the following order: left front(LF), right front (RF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR).

You will have one minute to match the first tire/wheelposition, and five minutes overall, to match all fourtire/wheel positions. If it takes longer than one minute,to match the first tire and wheel, or more than fiveminutes to match all four tire and wheel positions thematching process stops and you will need to start over.

The TPM matching process is outlined below:

1. Set the Parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON with the engine off.

3. Using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors.

4. Press the lock and unlock buttons, at the sametime, on the RKE transmitter. A single horn chirpwill sound, indicating that the TPM system is ready,and the sensor matching process can begin.

5. Start with the left (driver’s side) front tire.

6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.Activate the TPM sensor by increasing ordecreasing the tire’s air pressure for five seconds,or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp,which may take up to 30 seconds, confirms that thesensor identification code has been matched tothis tire position. To decrease the tire’s air-pressureuse the pointy end of the valve cap, a pencil-styleair pressure gage or a key.

7. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) front tire,and repeat the procedure in Step 6.

8. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) rear tire,and repeat the procedure in Step 6.

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9. Proceed to the left (driver’s side) rear tire, andrepeat the procedure in Step 6.

10. After hearing the confirming double horn chirp, forthe left rear tire, exit the matching process byturning the ignition switch to OFF.

11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressurelevel as indicated on the tire and loading informationlabel.

12. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.

The TPM system will not function properly if one ormore of the TPM sensors are missing or inoperable.If the system detects a missing or inoperable sensor anerror message of several dashes – – – will be shownon the message center display. If you have replaced atire/wheel assembly without transferring the TPMsensors, the error message will be displayed. Once youre-install the TPM sensors, the error message shouldgo off. See your GM dealer for service if all TPM sensorsare installed and the error message comes on andstays on.

The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subjectto Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rulesand with Industry and Science Canada.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.


1. this device may not cause interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.


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Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km).

Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires assoon as possible and check wheel alignment. Alsocheck for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Timefor New Tires on page 5-69 and Wheel Replacementon page 5-73 for more information.

The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve moreuniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotationis the most important. See Scheduled Maintenanceon page 6-4.

When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotationpattern shown here.

If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, do not includeit in the tire rotation.

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front andrear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle onpage 4-33, for an example of the tire and loadinginformation label and its location on your vehicle.

If your vehicle has run-flat tires, the Tire PressureMonitor (TPM) system will need to have the sensorsreset after a tire rotation is performed. A special tool isneeded to reset the sensor identification codes. Seeyour dealer for service.

Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities andSpecifications on page 5-108.

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{CAUTION:

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make wheel nutsbecome loose after a time. The wheel couldcome off and cause an accident. When youchange a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fromplaces where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.In an emergency, you can use a cloth or apaper towel to do this; but be sure to use ascraper or wire brush later, if you need to,to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing aFlat Tire on page 5-76 .

When It Is Time for New Tires

One way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only 1/16 inch(1.6 mm) or less of treadremaining.

You need a new tire if any of the following statementsare true:• You can see the indicators at three or more places

around the tire.• You can see cord or fabric showing through the

tire’s rubber.• The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged

deep enough to show cord or fabric.• The tire has a bump, bulge or split.• The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that

can’t be repaired well because of the size orlocation of the damage.

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Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires your vehicleneeds, look at the tire and loading information label.For more information about this label and its location onyour vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33.

The tires installed on your vehicle when it was newhad a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPCSpec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you getnew tires, GM recommends that you get tires withthat same TPC Spec number. That way your vehiclewill continue to have tires that are designed to giveproper endurance, handling, speed rating, loadrange, traction, ride, tire pressure monitoring systemperformance and other things during normal serviceon your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season treaddesign, the TPC number will be followed by an “MS”(for mud and snow).

Whenever you replace your tires with those not havinga TPC Spec number, make sure they are the samesize, load range, speed rating and constructiontype (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.

Winter tires with the same speed rating as your originalequipment tires may not be available for H, V, W,and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose snow tires witha lower speed rating, never exceed the tire’s maximumspeed capability.

If you replace your vehicle’s tires with those not havinga TPC Spec number, the tire pressure monitoringsystem may give an inaccurate low pressure warning.Non-TPC Spec tires may give a low pressure warningthat is higher or lower than the proper warning level youwould get with TPC Spec numbered tires.

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Mixing tires could cause you to lose controlwhile driving. If you mix tires of different sizesor types (radial and bias-belted tires), thevehicle may not handle properly, and youcould have a crash. Using tires of differentsizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.Be sure to use the same size and type tires onall wheels. It’s all right to drive with yourcompact spare temporarily, it was developedfor use on your vehicle. See Compact SpareTire on page 5-87 .

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If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and/or wheelcould fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use onlyradial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature AThe following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration, which grades tires bytreadwear, traction and temperature performance.(This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)The grades are molded on the sidewalls of mostpassenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Gradingsystem does not apply to deep tread, winter-type

snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.

While the tires available on General Motors passengercars and light trucks may vary with respect to thesegrades, they must also conform to federal safetyrequirements and additional General Motors TirePerformance Criteria (TPC) standards.

TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government test course.For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one anda half (1.5) times as well on the government course asa tire graded 100. The relative performance of tiresdepends upon the actual conditions of their use,however, and may depart significantly from the normdue to variations in driving habits, service practices anddifferences in road characteristics and climate.

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Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s abilityto stop on wet pavement as measured under controlledconditions on specified government test surfaces ofasphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poortraction performance. Warning: The traction gradeassigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead brakingtraction tests, and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability to dissipate heat when testedunder controlled conditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature cancause the material of the tire to degenerate andreduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead tosudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to alevel of performance which all passenger car tires mustmeet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory test wheel than theminimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire isestablished for a tire that is properly inflated and notoverloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, orexcessive loading, either separately or in combination,can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Wheel Alignment and Tire BalanceThe wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balancedcarefully at the factory to give you the longest tire lifeand best overall performance.

If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other, the alignment may need tobe reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when drivingon a smooth road, your wheels may need to berebalanced.

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Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rustedor corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, thewheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except somealuminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.

Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.

Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset and be mountedthe same way as the one it replaces.

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheelbolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GMoriginal equipment parts. This way, you will be sureto have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts foryour vehicle.

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Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheelbolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can bedangerous. It could affect the braking andhandling of your vehicle, make your tires loseair and make you lose control. You could havea collision in which you or others could beinjured. Always use the correct wheel, wheelbolts and wheel nuts for replacement.

Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problemswith bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer orodometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chainclearance to the body and chassis.

See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-76 for moreinformation.

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Used Replacement Wheels

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Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You can’t know how it’s beenused or how far it’s been driven. It could failsuddenly and cause a crash. If you have toreplace a wheel, use a new GM originalequipment wheel.

Tire Chains

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Do not use tire chains. There is not enoughclearance. Tire chains used on a vehiclewithout the proper amount of clearance cancause damage to the brakes, suspension orother vehicle parts. The area damaged by thetire chains could cause you to lose control ofyour vehicle and you or others may be injuredin a crash. Use another type of traction deviceonly if its manufacturer recommends it for useon your vehicle and tire size combination androad conditions. Follow that manufacturer’sinstructions. To help avoid damage to yourvehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove thedevice if it is contacting your vehicle, anddon’t spin your wheels. If you do find tractiondevices that will fit, install them on therear tires.

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If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. SeeTires on page 5-54. If air goes out of a tire, it’s muchmore likely to leak out slowly. But if you shouldever have a “blowout”, here are a few tips about whatto expect and what to do:

If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag thatpulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off theaccelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently braketo a stop well out of the traffic lane.

A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like askid and may require the same correction you’d usein a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from theaccelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control bysteering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may bevery bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gentlybrake to a stop — well off the road if possible.

If a tire goes flat, and your vehicle has a spare tire,see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-76. This informationshows you how to use your vehicle’s tire changingequipment and how to change a flat tire safely.

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Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to domaintenance or repairs is dangerous withoutthe appropriate safety equipment and training.The jack provided with your vehicle isdesigned only for changing a flat tire. If it isused for anything else, you or others could bebadly injured or killed if the vehicle slips offthe jack. Use the jack provided with yourvehicle only for changing a flat tire.

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Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)If your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tire andno tire changing equipment. Run-flat tires can operateeffectively with no air pressure for a limited distance andspeed. Your vehicle also has a Tire Pressure Monitor(TPM) which will alert you if there is a loss of tire pressurein any of the tires. These tires perform so well without anyair pressure that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is used toalert you when there is a low tire condition.

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When the low tire warning light is displayed onthe instrument panel cluster, your vehicle’shandling capabilities will be reduced duringsevere maneuvers. If you drive too fast, youcould lose control of your vehicle. You orothers could be injured. Don’t drive over55 mph (90 km/h) when the low tire warninglight is displayed. Drive cautiously and checkyour tire pressures as soon as you can.

See Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) on page 5-61 and TirePressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on page 5-65,for additional information.

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Special tools and procedures are required toservice a run-flat tire. If these special toolsand procedures aren’t used you or otherscould be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged. Always be sure the proper toolsand procedures, as described in the servicemanual, are used.

To order a service manual see Service PublicationsOrdering Information on page 7-12.

Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers.

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Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on youor other people. You and they could be badlyinjured or even killed. Find a level place tochange your tire. To help prevent the vehiclefrom moving:

1. Set the parking brake firmly.

2. Put an automatic transmission shift leverin PARK (P), or shift a manual transmissionto FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).

3. Turn off the engine and do not restart whilethe vehicle is raised.

4. Do not allow passengers to remain in thevehicle.

Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of thetire farthest away from the one being changed.That would be the tire on the other side, at theopposite end of the vehicle.

When you have a flat tire, use the following example as aguide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.

The following information will tell you next how to usethe jack and change a tire.

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Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.

To gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment,do the following:

1. Turn the center nut onthe compact spare tirecover counterclockwiseto remove it. Thenremove the cover.

2. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise andremove it. Then remove the jack and wheel wrench.

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3. Remove the compact spare tire. See CompactSpare Tire on page 5-87 for more informationabout the compact spare tire.

4. The tools you’ll be using next include the jack (A)and the wheel wrench (B).

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Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire

If your vehicle has wheel covers, use the flat end of thewheel wrench to remove the covers. Turn the wheelwrench clockwise to gently pry off the wheel cover.

Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge anddon’t try to remove the wheel cover with your hands.

If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, turn the wheelwrench counterclockwise to remove the caps.

Once the wheel cover and wheel nut caps have beenremoved, use the following steps to remove the flat tireand install the spare tire.

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1. Place the wheel wrench (A) securely over the wheelnut (B). Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise toloosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.

2. Find the jacking location using the diagram aboveand corresponding hoisting notches located in theplastic molding. The notches in the plastic moldingare marked with a triangle shape to help youfind them.The front location (A) is about 14 inches (35.6 cm)from the rear edge of the front wheel well, andthe rear location (B) is about 7 inches (17.8 cm)from the front edge of the rear wheel well.

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Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isdangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack youcould be badly injured or killed. Never get undera vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.

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Raising your vehicle with the jack improperlypositioned can damage the vehicle and evenmake the vehicle fall. To help avoid personalinjury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit thejack lift head into the proper location beforeraising the vehicle.

3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack.

4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lowerthe jack lift head until the jack fits under thevehicle.

5. Raise the jack by turning the wheel wrenchclockwise until the slots in the jack head fit intothe metal flange located behind the triangle onthe plastic molding as shown.

6. Put the compact spare tire near you.

7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrenchclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off theground for the compact spare tire to fit underthe vehicle.

8. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

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Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel nutsbecome loose after a time. The wheel couldcome off and cause an accident. When youchange a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fromthe places where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency, you can use a clothor a paper towel to do this; but be sure to usea scraper or wire brush later, if you need to,to get all the rust or dirt off.

9. Remove any rust ordirt from the wheelbolts, mountingsurfaces and sparewheel.

10. Place the compactspare tire on thewheel-mountingsurface.

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Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.If you do, the nuts might come loose. Yourwheel could fall off, causing a seriousaccident.

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11. Put the wheel nutsback on with therounded end of thenuts toward thewheel. Tighten eachwheel nut by turningit clockwise withyour hand until thewheel is held againstthe hub.

12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

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Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to come looseand even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be sure to use the correct wheelnuts. If you have to replace them, be sure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts.Stop somewhere as soon as you can and havethe nuts tightened with a torque wrench to theproper torque specification. See Capacitiesand Specifications on page 5-108 for wheelnut torque specification.

Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can leadto brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoidexpensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheelnuts in the proper sequence and to the propertorque specification. See Capacities andSpecifications on page 5-108 for the wheel nuttorque specification.

13. Tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in a crisscrosssequence as shown.

Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your compactspare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compactspare, you could damage the cover or the spare.

Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact sparetire. It will note fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunkuntil you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.

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Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools

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Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,loose equipment could strike someone. Storeall these in the proper place.

After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk.

Remove the foam support so that the flat tire will fit inthe storage area. Place the flat tire with theappearance-side face down and store the jack containerin the center of the tire. See the diagram for moreinformation.

The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replacethe compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soonas you can.

Use the following diagram as a guide for storing thecompact spare tire in the trunk:

A. Compact Spare TireCover Wing Nut

B. Compact Spare TireCover

C. Plastic Wing NutD. RetainerE. Jack Container with

Wheel Wrench and Jack

F. Flat Road TireG. Compact

Spare TireH. Foam InsertI. BoltJ. Wheel WrenchK. JackL. Jack Container

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Compact Spare TireAlthough the compact spare tire was fully inflated whenthe vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be60 psi (420 kPa).

After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stopas soon as possible and make sure the spare tireis correctly inflated. The compact spare is made toperform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you canfinish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired orreplaced at your convenience. Of course, it is bestto replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon aspossible. The spare tire will last longer and be in goodshape in case it is needed again.

Notice: When the compact spare is installed, donot take your vehicle through an automatic carwash with guide rails. The compact spare can getcaught on the rails. That can damage the tireand wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.

Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.

And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel withother wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep thespare tire and its wheel together.

Notice: Tire chains will not fit your compact spare.Using them can damage your vehicle and candamage the chains too. Do not use tire chains onyour compact spare.

Appearance CareCleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a matchis struck near them or if they get on a hot part of thevehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled ina closed space. When anything from a container is usedto clean the vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’swarnings and instructions. Always open the doors orwindows of the vehicle when cleaning the inside.

Never use these to clean the vehicle:• Gasoline• Benzene• Naphtha• Carbon Tetrachloride• Acetone• Paint Thinner• Turpentine• Lacquer Thinner• Nail Polish Remover

They can all be hazardous — some more thanothers — and they can all damage the vehicle, too.

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Do not use any of these products unless this manualsays you can. In many uses, these will damagethe vehicle:• Alcohol• Laundry Soap• Bleach• Reducing Agents

Fabric/Carpet

Cleaning Fabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic, and painted surfaceswith a clean, damp cloth.

Your GM dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabricand carpet. They will clean normal spots and stainsvery well.

If the vehicle has the Ultra Lux® suede fabric, follow thelisted procedures except do not use any solvents ordry cleaning products.

Here are some cleaning tips:• Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.• Clean up stains as soon as you can — before

they set.

• Carefully scrape off any excess stain.• Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean

area often. A soft brush may be used if stains arestubborn.

• To avoid forming a ring on fabric after spot cleaning,clean the entire area immediately or it will set.

Most stains can be removed with club soda water.To clean, use the following instructions:

1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft white cloth.For solids: remove as much as possible andthen vacuum or brush.

2. Apply club soda water to a clean, soft white cloth.Do not over-saturate; the cloth should not dripwater.

3. Clean the entire area. Avoid getting the fabrictoo wet.

4. Start cleaning from the seams into the stain toavoid a ring effect.

5. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the clotheach time it becomes soiled.

6. When the stain is removed, blot the cleaned areawith another dry clean, soft white cloth.

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Using Cleaner on Fabric1. First, try the cleaner in an inconspicuous area to

make sure the cleaner does not affect the color ofthe fabric.

2. For liquids: blot the stain with a clean, soft whitecloth.For solids: remove as much as possible and thenvacuum or brush.

3. Spray a small amount of the cleaner onto a clean,soft white cloth. Do not apply spray directly to thefabric.

4. Start cleaning from the seams into the stain toavoid a ring effect.

5. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the clotheach time it becomes soiled.

6. When the stain is removed, blot the cleaned areawith another dry clean, soft white cloth.

7. If the cleaner leaves a ring effect, follow up with theclub soda water instructions given earlier in thissection.

Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsStains caused by such things as catsup, coffee, tea,milk, fruit, fruit juice, jelly, cheese, chocolate, vomit,urine, and blood can be removed using the clubsoda water instructions given earlier in this section.If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treatthe area with a water and baking soda solution:1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)of lukewarm water. Let dry.

Stains caused by oil and grease can be cleaned with anapproved GM cleaner and a clean, white cloth.

1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.

2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry completely.

3. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructionsdescribed earlier.

VinylUse warm water and a clean cloth.

• Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Thismay have to be done more than once.

• Things like tar, asphalt, and shoe polish will stain ifthey are not removed quickly. Use a clean clothand vinyl cleaner. See your dealer for this product.

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LeatherUse a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap orsaddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, letthe leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.

• For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner.

• Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasivecleaners, furniture polish, or shoe polish on leather.

• Soiled or stained leather should be cleanedimmediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the finish,it can harm the leather.

Instrument PanelUse only mild soap and water to clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel. Sprays containing siliconesor waxes may cause annoying reflections in thewindshield and even make it difficult to see throughthe windshield under certain conditions.

Interior Plastic ComponentsUse only a mild soap and water solution on a soft clothor sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect thesurface finish.

Wood PanelsUse a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water(use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediatelywith a clean cloth.

Speaker CoversVacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that thespeaker will not be damaged. Clean spots withjust water and mild soap.

Glass SurfacesGlass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or aliquid household glass cleaner will remove normaltobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. SeeVehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-95.

Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaningglass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratchthe glass and/or cause damage to the rear windowdefogger and the integrated radio antenna. Whencleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a softcloth and glass cleaner.

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Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.

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Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do,it may severely weaken them. In a crash,they might not be able to provide adequateprotection. Clean safety belts only with mildsoap and lukewarm water.

WeatherstripsSilicone grease on weatherstrips will make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Applysilicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,damp weather frequent application may be required.See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.

Washing Your VehicleThe paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth ofcolor, gloss retention, and durability.

The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is to keep itclean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.

Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong soapsor chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well,removing all soap residue completely. GM-approvedcleaning products can be obtained from your dealer.See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-95.Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleumbased, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaningagents should be flushed promptly and not allowedto dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finishwith a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel toavoid surface scratches and water spotting.

High pressure car washes may cause water to enterthe vehicle.

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a carwashing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Followinstructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-91.

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Finish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicleby hand may be necessary to remove residue from thepaint finish. GM-approved cleaning products can beobtained from your dealer. See VehicleCare/Appearance Materials on page 5-95.

The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish.The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the coloredbasecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that arenon-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish.

Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish maydamage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes andpolishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish on your vehicle.

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,can damage the vehicle’s finish if they remain on paintedsurfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. Ifnecessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are markedsafe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather,and chemical fallout that can take their toll over aperiod of years. To help keep the paint finish lookingnew, keep the vehicle in a garage or covered wheneverpossible.

Windshield and Wiper BladesIf the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,wax, sap, or other material may be on the bladeor windshield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with a glass cleaningliquid or powder and water solution. The windshield isclean if beads do not form when it is rinsed with water.

Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper bladesand affect their performance. Clean the blade bywiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strengthwindshield washer solvent. Then rinse the bladewith water.

Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;replace blades that look worn.

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Aluminum or Chrome-Plated WheelsThe vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum orchrome-plated wheels.

Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mildsoap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsingthoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may thenbe applied.

Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals,abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleanersthat contain acid on aluminum or chrome-platedwheels, you could damage the surface of thewheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Use only GM-approved cleaners onaluminum or chrome-plated wheels.

The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of your vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes onthem because you could damage the surface. Do notuse chrome polish on aluminum wheels.

Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheelscould damage the wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Use chrome polishon chrome wheels only.

Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, butavoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff offimmediately after application.

Notice: If you drive your vehicle through anautomatic car wash that has silicone carbide tirecleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminumor chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicleequipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheelsthrough an automatic car wash that uses siliconecarbide tire cleaning brushes.

Do not take your vehicle through an automatic car washthat has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Thesebrushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.

TiresTo clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.

Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on your vehicle may damage the paintfinish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing,always wipe off any overspray from all paintedsurfaces on your vehicle.

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Sheet Metal DamageIf the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired orreplaced to restore corrosion protection.

Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide thecorrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.

Finish DamageAny stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finishshould be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrodequickly and may develop into major repair expense.

Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-upmaterials available from your GM dealer. Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected in your GMdealer’s body and paint shop.

Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, corrosion and rust can develop on theunderbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan,and exhaust system even though they have corrosionprotection.

At least every spring, flush these materials from theunderbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mudand debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas ofthe frame should be loosened before being flushed.Your GM dealer or an underbody car washing systemcan do this for you.

Chemical Paint SpottingSome weather and atmospheric conditions can create achemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon andattack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage cantake two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,and small, irregular dark spots etched into thepaint surface.

Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM willrepair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces ofnew vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,whichever occurs first.

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Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsSee your GM dealer for more information on purchasingthe following products.

Description Usage

Polishing ClothWax-Treated

Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth.

Tar and Road OilRemover

Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt.

Chrome Cleaner andPolish

Use on chrome orstainless steel.

White Sidewall TireCleaner

Removes soil and blackmarks from whitewalls.

Vinyl CleanerCleans vinyl tops,upholstery, andconvertible tops.

Glass Cleaner Removes dirt, grime,smoke and fingerprints.

Chrome and Wire WheelCleaner

Removes dirt and grimefrom chrome wheels andwire wheel covers.

Finish Enhancer

Removes dust,fingerprints, and surfacecontaminants. Spray onand wipe off.

Description Usage

Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks, finescratches, and other lightsurface contamination.

Cleaner Wax Removes light scratchesand protects finish.

Foaming Tire ShineLow Gloss

Cleans, shines, andprotects in one step.No wiping necessary.

Wash Wax Concentrate

Medium foamingshampoo. Cleans andlightly waxes.Biodegradable andphosphate free.

Spot Lifter

Quickly removes spotsand stains from carpets,vinyl, and clothupholstery.

Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odoreliminator used on fabrics,vinyl, leather and carpet.

See your General Motors parts department for theseproducts. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-13.

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Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, onthe driver’s side. You can see it if you look through thewindshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Partslabels and the certificates of title and registration.

Engine IdentificationThe 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. Thiscode will help you identify your engine, specificationsand replacement parts.

Service Parts Identification LabelYou will find this label in the trunk. It is very helpful if youever need to order parts. On this label, you will findthe following:

• VIN

• Model designation

• Paint information

• Production options and special equipment

Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.

Electrical System

Add-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrical equipment can damage your vehicle andthe damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.Some add-on electrical equipment can keep othercomponents from working as they should.

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Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting toadd anything electrical to your vehicle, see ServicingYour Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-62.

Windshield Wiper FusesThe windshield wiper motor is protected by an internalcircuit breaker. If the wiper motor overheats due toheavy snow, the wipers will stop until the motor coolsand will then restart.

Power Windows and Other PowerOptionsCircuit breakers protect the power windows and powerseats. When the current load is too heavy, the circuitbreaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until theproblem is fixed or goes away.

Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses and circuitbreakers. This greatly reduces the chance of firescaused by electrical problems.

Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If theband is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure youreplace a bad fuse with a new one of the identicalsize and rating. If a fuse blows, see your dealerfor service immediately.

If you ever have a problem on the road and don’thave a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has thesame amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle thatyou can get along without — like the radio or cigarettelighter — and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.Replace it as soon as you can.

The fuses are located in three fuse blocks, one locatedin the engine compartment on the passenger’s sideand the other two under the rear seat.

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Underhood Fuse Block

The underhood fuse block is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more information on location.

To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located oneach side of the fuse block cover. Then lift the cover off.

Relays UsageLO SPEEDFAN RELAY

MINILow Speed Fan Motor

HI SPEED FANRELAY MINI High Speed Fan Motor

ACCESSORYRELAY MINI Accessory Power Outlets

S/P FANRELAY MINI Series/Parallel Fan

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Relays UsagePARK LAMP

RELAY MICRO Parking Lamps

HORN RELAYMICRO Horn

HI BEAMRELAY MICRO High-Beam Headlamps

DRL RELAYMICRO-OPT Daytime Running Lamps

LO BEAMRELAY/HIDMINI-OPT

Low-Beam HID Headlamps

HDLP WASHRELAY

MINI-OPTHeadlamp Washer Motor

SPARE Not UsedBLOWER

RELAY MINI Front Blower

FOG LAMPRELAY MICRO Fog Lamps

MAIN RELAYMICRO Powertrain/ECM

STARTERRELAY MINI Starter Solenoid

CMP CLURELAY MICRO Compressor Clutch

IGN-1 RELAYMICRO Ignition Switch (ON)

WiringHarnesses Usage

BODY W/H Wiring Harness Connection

I/P W/H Wiring Harness Connection

ENG W/H Engine Wiring Harness Connection

FORWARDLAMP

Forward Lamp Wiring HarnessConnection

J Cases Usage

R REAR RRPDB (Passenger’s Side RearPower Distribution Box)

R REAR RRPDB (Passenger’s Side RearPower Distribution Box)

L REAR LRPDB (Driver’s Side Rear PowerDistribution Box)

L REAR LRPDB (Driver’s Side Rear PowerDistribution Box)

HI FAN High Cooling Fan Motor

LO FAN Low Cooling Fan Motor

BLOWER PWM Fan Motor Assembly

STARTER Starter Solenoid

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System

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Fuses Usage

RT PARKPassenger’s Side TaillampAssembly, Front Sidemarker andFront Parking Lamp Assembly

HORN Dual Horn Assembly

LT HI BEAM Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp

LT LOW BEAM Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp

RT LOW BEAM Passenger’s Side Low-BeamHeadlamp

RT HI BEAM Passenger’s Side High-BeamHeadlamp

TOS Manual Transmission Output SpeedSensor

SPARE Not Used

THEFTECM (Electronic Control Module),TCM (Transmission Control Module),PASS-Key® III+ Module

LT PARKDriver’s Side Taillamp Assembly,Front Sidemarker and Front ParkingLamp Assembly

DIMMING Rear License Plate Assembly,Dash Integrated Module (DIM)

DIM/ALDL DIM, ALDL (Assembly LineData Link)

FLASHER Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Module

Fuses Usage

ECM Electronic Control Module

STRG CTLS Steering Wheel Control Pad,Headlamp Switch

HTR VLV/CLTCH

Heater Valve, Clutch Switch (NormalClosed), Clutch Switch (NormalOpen), Jumper to Start Relay Coilfor Automatic Transmission

WASH NOZ Driver’s and Passenger’s SideHeated Washer Nozzles

PRE O2/CAMDriver’s & Passenger’s SideOxygen Sensors, CAM Phaser,Canister Purge

TCM/IPC TCM, ECM and IPC (InstrumentPanel Cluster)

SPARE Not Used

IGN MOD/MAF Front Bank Ignition Modules

ELEC PRNDL Electronic PRNDL

SPARE Not Used

SPARE Not Used

IGN SW Ignition Switch (Power to IGN-3and CRANK)

VOLT CHECK DIM (Dash Integration Module)

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Fuses Usage

ECM/TCM

TCM (Transmission Control Module),ECM (Electronic Control Module),IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster),PASS-Key® III+ Module

WPR MOD Windshield Wiper Module Assembly

ODDINJ/COILS

Odd Ignition Coils, Fuel Injectors,Odd Injection Coils

COMP CLUTCH Compressor Clutch

WPR SW Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

FOG LAMP Fog Lamps

OUTLET Center Console AccessoryPower Outlet

POST 02Driver’s and Passenger’s SideOxygen Sensors, LRPDB (PusherCooling Fan Relay)

I/P OUTLET Instrument Panel AccessoryPower Outlet

CCP Climate Control

EVENINJ/COILS Even Injection Coils

SPARE Not Used

SPARE Not Used

SPARE Not Used

CircuitBreakers Usage

HDLP WASHC/B-OPT Headlamp Washer Motor

Rear Underseat Fuse BlockTo access the rear underseat fuse blocks, you will haveto first remove the rear seat cushion.

Removing the Rear Seat Cushion

Notice: If, when removing or reinstalling the rearseat, you do not do it carefully, you could damagethe fuse center. Avoid contact between the rear seatand the fuse center whenever you remove orreinstall the rear seat.

To remove the rear seat cushion, do the following:

1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release thefront hooks.

2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of thevehicle.

3. Slide the cushion out one of the rear doors and setit aside.

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Rear Pass-Through Seat Split-Folding Rear Seat

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{CAUTION:

A safety belt that is not properly routedthrough the seat cushion or is twisted will notprovide the protection needed in a crash. If thesafety belt has not been routed through theseat cushion at all, it will not be there to workfor the next passenger. The person sitting inthat position could be badly injured. Afterreinstalling the seat cushion, always check tobe sure that the safety belts are properlyrouted and are not twisted.

To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following:

1. Position the seat cushion so that you can route thesafety belts through the proper slots in the seatcushion.

2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under theseatback so the rear-locating guides hook intothe wire loops on the back frame.

3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward andthen press down on the seat cushion until the seatcushion snaps into place.

4. Push and pull on the seat cushion to make sure itis locked into place.

5. Check to make sure the safety belts are properlyrouted and that no portion of any safety belt istrapped under the seat cushion.

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Rear Underseat Fuse Block(Driver’s Side)

The driver’s side rear fuse block is located under therear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Therear seat cushion must be removed to access the rearfuse block. See “Removing the Rear Seat Cushion”listed previously.

To access the fuse block, push in the two tabs locatedat each end of the fuse block cover. Then lift thecover off.

Fuses Usage

SPARE Not Used

SPARE Not Used

AUDIO Radio, OnStar Module

SPARE Not Used

REAR DR MOD Rear Door Modules

SPARE Not Used

DRIVERDR MOD Driver’s Door Module

BASTaillamps, Center High-MountedStoplamp, Flasher Module, ABSModule, Trailer Lamps

HDLPLEVELING

Headlamp Leveling System ChassisSensors (Export Only)

SPARE Not Used

CCP CCP (Climate Control Panel)

IGN 3 Heated Seat Modules, Air InletMotor, Shifter Assembly

SPARE Not Used

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Fuses Usage

SPARE Not Used

FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller

L FRT HTDSEAT MOD Driver’s Heated Seat Module

MEM/ADAPTSEAT

Driver’s Power Seat Switch,Memory Seat Module

TRUNKDR RELEASE Trunk Release Motor

REVERSELAMP

ISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),License Plate Lamp Assembly

SPARE Not Used

POSITIONLAMP

Taillamp Assemblies, Front PositionLamp Assemblies

J Cases Usage

AMP Audio Amplifier

PUSHER FAN Pusher Fan (Export Only)

Relays Usage

BAS RELAYMINI Brake Apply Sensor

PUSHER FAN Pusher Fan (Export Only)

Relays Usage

L POSITIONRELAY MICRO Driver’s Side Position Lamp

TRK DR RELSOL RELAY

MICROTrunk Release Motor

REV LAMPRELAY MICRO

ISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),License Plate Lamp Assembly

R POSITIONRELAY MICRO Passenger’s Side Position Lamp

IGN 3 RELAYMICRO

Heated Seat Modules, Air InletMotor, Shifter Assembly

STANDINGLAMP

RLY MICROControl for Position Lamp Relays


SEAT C/B Power Seat Switches, MemorySeat Module

Misc. Usage

JOINTCONNECTOR Joint Connector

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Rear Underseat Fuse Block(Passenger’s Side)

The passenger’s side rear fuse block is located underthe rear seat on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.The rear seat cushion must be removed to access therear fuse block. See “Removing the Rear SeatCushion” listed previously.

To access the fuse block, push in the two tabs locatedat each end of the fuse block cover. Then lift thecover off.

Fuses Usage

TRUNK DIODE Trunk Lamp

POWERSOUNDER Power Sounder, Inclination Sensor

SPARE Not Used

CANISTERVENT Canister Vent Solenoid

FUELPUMP MTR Fuel Pump Motor

SPARE Not Used

R FRT HTDSEAT MOD

Passenger’s Side HeatedSeat Module

SPARE Not Used

AIR BAG SDM (Sensing Diagnostic Module)

RIM ISRVM (Inside Rearview Mirror),Power Sounder, RIM

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System

SPARE Not Used

SPARE Not Used

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Fuses Usage

SPARE Not Used

FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller

INTERIORLAMP

Hush Panel Lamps, Puddle Lamps,Overhead Courtesy Lamp Assembly

PSGR DR MOD Right Front Passenger Door Module

RIM/IGN SW RIM (Rear Integration Module),Ignition Switch, Key Lock Cylinder

REAR FOGLAMP Rear Fog Lamps (Export Only)

SPARE Not Used

TV/VICSTV Tuner Assembly (Export Only),VICS (Vehicle InformationCommunication System) Module

J Cases Usage

REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Element

SUNROOF MOD Power Sunroof Module

Relays Usage

SPARE Not Used

REAR DEFOGRELAY MINI Rear Window Defogger

Relays Usage

SPARE Not Used

REAR FOGLAMP

RLY MICRORear Fog Lamps (Export Only)

FUEL PUMPMOTOR

RLY MICROFuel Pump Motor

INT LAMPRELAY MICRO

Hush Panel Lamps, Puddle Lamps,Overhead Courtesy Lamp Assembly

IGN 1 RELAYMICRO Ignition Switch


DR MODPWR C/B Door Modules

Misc. Usage

JOINTCONNECTOR Joint Connector

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Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-13 for more information.

ApplicationCapacities

English Metric

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.3 lbs 0.59 kg

Cooling System2.8L HFV63.6L HFV65.7L V8

10.6 quarts12.0 quarts13.4 quarts

10.0 L11.3 L12.7 L

Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 quarts 5.7 L

Fuel Tank 17.5 gallons 66.2 L

TransmissionAutomatic6-Speed Manual – CTS6-Speed Manual – CTS-V

9.0 quarts1.9 quarts3.7 quarts

8.5 L1.8 L3.5 L

Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb (140Y)

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in thismanual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

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Engine Specifications

Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap

2.8L HFV6 T Automatic6-Speed Manual 0.043 inches (1.1 mm)

3.6L HFV6 7 Automatic6-Speed Manual 0.043 inches (1.1 mm)

5.7L V8 S 6-Speed Manual 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)

CTS-V Engine Data

Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio

5.7L V8 (LS6) 400 hp @ 6000 rpm 395 ft lb @ 4800 rpm 5.7 L 10.5:1

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✍ NOTES

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Maintenance Schedule ......................................6-2Introduction ...................................................6-2Maintenance Requirements ..............................6-2Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................6-2Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....................6-3Scheduled Maintenance ...................................6-4Additional Required Services ............................6-6Maintenance Footnotes ...................................6-8

Owner Checks and Services ............................6-9At Each Fuel Fill ..........................................6-10At Least Once a Month .................................6-10At Least Once a Year ...................................6-10Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...............6-13Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..........6-15Maintenance Record .....................................6-16

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

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Maintenance Schedule

IntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.

Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan?The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.See your Warranty and Owner Assistance bookletor your dealer for details.

Maintenance RequirementsNotice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections,replacement parts and recommended fluids andlubricants as prescribed in this manual arenecessary to keep your vehicle in good workingcondition. Any damage caused by failure to followscheduled maintenance may not be covered bywarranty.

Your Vehicle and the EnvironmentProper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep yourvehicle in good working condition, but also helps theenvironment. All recommended maintenance isimportant. Improper vehicle maintenance can evenaffect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluidlevels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the levelof emissions from your vehicle. To help protect ourenvironment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition,be sure to maintain your vehicle properly.

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Using Your Maintenance ScheduleWe at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we do not knowexactly how you will drive it. You may drive veryshort distances only a few times a week. Or you maydrive long distances all the time in very hot, dustyweather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries.Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in manyother ways.

Because of all the different ways people use theirvehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need morefrequent checks and replacements. So please readthe following and note how you drive. If you have anyquestions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition,see your GM Goodwrench dealer.

This schedule is for vehicles that:

• carry passengers and cargo within recommendedlimits. You will find these limits on the tire andloading information label. See Loading Your Vehicleon page 4-33.

• are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legaldriving limits.

• use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octaneon page 5-5.

The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4should be performed when indicated. See AdditionalRequired Services on page 6-6 and MaintenanceFootnotes on page 6-8 for further information.

{CAUTION:

Performing maintenance work on a vehiclecan be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs,you can be seriously injured. Do your ownmaintenance work only if you have therequired know-how and the proper tools andequipment for the job. If you have any doubt,see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have aqualified technician do the work.

Some maintenance services can be complex. So,unless you are technically qualified and have thenecessary equipment, you should have your GMGoodwrench dealer do these jobs.

When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for yourservice needs, you will know that GM-trained andsupported service technicians will perform the workusing genuine GM parts.

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If you want to get service information, see ServicePublications Ordering Information on page 7-12.

Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you whatshould be checked, when to check it and what you caneasily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.

The proper replacement parts, fluids and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-13 and Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts on page 6-15. When your vehicle is serviced,make sure these are used. All parts should be replacedand all necessary repairs done before you or anyoneelse drives the vehicle. We recommend the use ofgenuine GM parts.

Scheduled MaintenanceWhen the Change Engine Oil message in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) comes on, it means that serviceis required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle servicedas soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km).It is possible that, if you are driving under the bestconditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate thatvehicle service is necessary for over a year. However,your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once ayear and at this time the system must be reset. Your GMGoodwrench dealer has GM-trained service technicianswho will perform this work using genuine GM parts andreset the system.

If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally,you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles(5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to resetthe oil life system whenever the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-20 for information onthe Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system.

When the Change Engine Oil message appears,certain services, checks and inspections are required.Required services are described in the following for“Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II .” Generally,it is recommended that your first service beMaintenance I, your second service be Maintenance IIand that you alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance IIthereafter. However, in some cases, Maintenance IImay be required more often.

Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the changeengine oil message comes on within 10 months sincevehicle was purchased or Maintenance II wasperformed.

Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previousservice performed was Maintenance I. Always useMaintenance II whenever the message comes on10 months or more since the last service or if themessage has not come on at all for one year.

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Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance II

Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. Reset oil lifesystem. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20. An Emission ControlService.

• •

Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). • •

Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-22. An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. • •

Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-54. • •

Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). • •

Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid asneeded. • •

Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”in this section. • •

Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). •

Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). •

Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). •

Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). •

Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). •

Replace passenger compartment air filter. See footnote (g). •

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Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II ) after the indicated miles(kilometers) shown for each item.

Additional Required Services

Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000

(41 500)50,000

(83 000)75,000

(125 000)100,000

(166 000)125,000

(207 500)150,000

(240 000)

Inspect fuel system for damageor leaks. • • • • • •

Inspect exhaust system for looseor damaged components. • • • • • •

Replace engine air cleaner filter.See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 5-22. An Emission ControlService.

• • • • • •

Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter (severe service only).See footnote (h).

• • •

Replace spark plugs. An EmissionControl Service. •

Engine cooling system service(or every 5 years, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.See footnote (i).

•

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Additional Required Services (cont’d)

Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000

(41 500)50,000

(83 000)75,000

(125 000)100,000

(166 000)125,000

(207 500)150,000

(240 000)

Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An Emission Control Service. •

Replace fuel filter. An EmissionControl Service. •

CTS-V Only: Change brakefluid (severe service only).See footnote (l).

• • • • • •

CTS-V Only: Change hydraulicclutch fluid (severe service only).See footnote (l).

• • • • • •

CTS-V Only: Change 6-speedmanual transmission fluid (severeservice only). See footnotes (l)and (m).

• • •

CTS-V Only: Change rear axlefluid (severe service only).See footnotes (l) and (m).

• • •

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Maintenance Footnotes† The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this maintenance item will not nullifythe emission warranty or limit recall liability prior tothe completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,urge that all recommended maintenance services beperformed at the indicated intervals and themaintenance be recorded.

(a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotors for surfacecondition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,parking brake, etc.

(b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension andsteering system for damaged, loose or missing partsor signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hosesfor proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.

(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced ifthey are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspectall pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuineGM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation,a pressure test of the cooling system and pressurecap and cleaning the outside of the radiator andair conditioning condenser is recommended at leastonce a year.

(d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damagedor that streak or miss areas of the windshield.

(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchoragesare working properly. Look for any other loose ordamaged safety belt system parts. If you see anythingthat might keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety beltsreplaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbagcoverings, and have them repaired or replaced.(The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.)

(f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all bodydoor hinges. Lubricate all hinges and latches, includingthose for the hood, rear compartment, console doorand any folding seat hardware. More frequent lubricationmay be required when exposed to a corrosiveenvironment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstripswith a clean cloth will make them last longer, sealbetter and not stick or squeak.

(g) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, thefilter may require replacement more often.

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(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions:

− In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.

− In hilly or mountainous terrain.− When doing frequent trailer towing.− Uses such as high performance operation.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of theseconditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.

(i) Drain, flush and refill cooling system. See EngineCoolant on page 5-26 for what to use. Inspect hoses.Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck.Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.

(k) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicatea problem. Have the system inspected and repaired andthe fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed.

(l) Change fluid if the vehicle is used for highperformance operation.

(m) Change fluid whenever the vehicle has been drivenfor 3,000 miles (5 000 km) with the transmissiontemperature at 290°F (143°C) or higher without usingan auxiliary fluid cooler. See Message Center (CTS-V)on page 3-52 and Transmission Fluid Hot Messageon page 3-55.

Owner Checks and ServicesThese owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,dependability and emission control performance of yourvehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist youwith these checks and services.

Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to yourvehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shownin Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.

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At Each Fuel FillIt is important to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill.

Engine Oil Level CheckCheck the engine oil level and add the proper oil ifnecessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 for furtherdetails.

Notice: It is important to check your oil regularlyand keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep yourengine oil at the proper level can cause damageto your engine not covered by your warranty.

Engine Coolant Level CheckCheck the engine coolant level and addDEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary.See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 for furtherdetails.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level CheckCheck the windshield washer fluid level in the windshieldwasher tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.

At Least Once a Month

Tire Inflation CheckVisually inspect your tires and make sure tires areinflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to checkyour spare tire. See Tires on page 5-54 for furtherdetails. Check to make sure the spare tire is storedsecurely. Push, pull and then try to turn the spare tire.If it moves, tighten it. See Changing a Flat Tire onpage 5-76.

At Least Once a Year

Starter Switch Check

{CAUTION:

When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured.

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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough roomaround the vehicle.

2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regularbrake. See Parking Brake on page 2-34 ifnecessary.Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready toturn off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start theengine in each gear. The starter should work onlyin PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works inany other position, contact your GM Goodwrenchdealer for service.On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift leverin NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch pedal downhalfway and try to start the engine. The startershould work only when the clutch pedal is pusheddown all the way to the floor. If the starter workswhen the clutch is not pushed all the way down,contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service.

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check

{CAUTION:

When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough roomaround the vehicle. It should be parked on a levelsurface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brakeon page 2-34 if necessary.Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately ifthe vehicle begins to move.

3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON, but donot start the engine. Without applying the regularbrake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)with normal effort. If the shift lever moves outof PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench dealerfor service.

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Ignition Transmission Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to OFF in each shift lever position.

• With an automatic transmission, the ignition shouldturn to OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).The key should come out only in OFF.

• With a manual transmission, the ignition should turnto OFF only when the key release button is pressed.The key should come out only in OFF.

Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service isrequired.

Parking Brake and Automatic TransmissionPark (P) Mechanism Check

{CAUTION:

When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others couldbe injured and property could be damaged.Make sure there is room in front of yourvehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready toapply the regular brake at once should thevehicle begin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parkingbrake.

• To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With theengine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brakepedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parkingbrake only.

• To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Thenrelease the parking brake followed by the regularbrake.

Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service isrequired.

Underbody Flushing ServiceAt least every spring, use plain water to flush anycorrosive materials from the underbody. Take care toclean thoroughly any areas where mud and otherdebris can collect.

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Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number or specification may be obtained fromyour dealer.

Usage Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil

The engine requires a specialengine oil meeting GM StandardGM4718M. Oils meeting thisstandard may be identified assynthetic, and should also beidentified with the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified forGasoline Engines starburst symbol.However, not all synthetic API oilswith the starburst symbol will meetthis GM standard. You shouldlook for and use only an oil thatmeets GM Standard GM4718M.GM Goodwrench oil meets all therequirements for your vehicle.For the proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil on page 5-16.


Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean,drinkable water and use onlyDEX-COOL® Coolant.See Engine Coolant on page 5-26.

Hydraulic BrakeSystem

Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid orequivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

WindshieldWasher Solvent GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent.

HydraulicClutch System

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid(GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, inCanada 10953517) or equivalentDOT-3 brake fluid.

Parking BrakeCable Guides

Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.U.S. 12377985, in Canada88901242) or lubricant meetingrequirements of NLGI #2,Category LB or GC-LB.

Power SteeringSystem

GM Power Steering Fluid(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, inCanada 89021186).

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ManualTransmission

DEXRON®-III AutomaticTransmission Fluid. Look for“Approved for the H-Specification”on the label.

AutomaticTransmission

DEXRON®-III AutomaticTransmission Fluid. Look for“Approved for the H-Specification”on the label.

Key LockCylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, inCanada 10953474).

Floor ShiftLinkage

Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,in Canada 992723) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2,Category LB or GC-LB.

Rear Axle

SAE 75W-90 Synthetic AxleLubricant (GM Part No. U.S.12378261, in Canada 10953455)meeting GM Specification 9986115.


Rear Axle(Limited-SlipDifferential)

SAE 75W-90 Synthetic AxleLubricant (GM Part No. U.S.12378261, in Canada 10953455)meeting GM Specification 9986115.With a complete drain and refill add4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-SlipAxle Lubricant Additive (GM PartNo. U.S. 1052358, in Canada992694) where required.See Rear Axle on page 5-48

Hood LatchAssembly,Secondary

Latch,Pivots, SpringAnchor and

Release Pawl

Lubriplate Lubricant AerosolGM Part No. U.S. 12346293, inCanada 992723) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2,Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and DoorHinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, inCanada 10953474).

WeatherstripConditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, inCanada 992887).

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Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer.

Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco ® PartNumbers

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25728874 A2029C

Engine Oil Filter2.8L HFV63.6L HFV65.7L V8

251779172517791725010633

PF2129PF2129

PF44

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 25740404 —

Spark Plugs2.8 L HFV63.6 L HFV65.7 L V8

125659961256599612571164

41-98841-98841-985

Wiper Blades (Hook Type)Driver’s Side – 22 inches (56.5 cm)Passenger’s Side – 21 inches (53.3 cm)

1236728188892785

8-22218-2211

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Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section.Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages.Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.

Maintenance Record

Date OdometerReading Serviced By Maintenance I or

Maintenance II Services Performed

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Maintenance Record (cont’d)



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Maintenance Record (cont’d)



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Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2Online Owner Center ......................................7-4Customer Assistance for Text Telephone

(TTY) Users ...............................................7-4Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-4GM Mobility Program for Persons with

Disabilities ..................................................7-6Roadside Service ...........................................7-6Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-8Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data

Recorders ................................................7-10

Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-11Reporting Safety Defects to the

United States Government ..........................7-11Reporting Safety Defects to the

Canadian Government ................................7-11Reporting Safety Defects to

General Motors .........................................7-12Service Publications Ordering

Information ...............................................7-12

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

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Customer Assistance andInformation

Customer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concernswith the sales transaction or the operation of yourvehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, however, despite the bestintentions of all concerned, misunderstandings canoccur. If your concern has not been resolved to yoursatisfaction, the following steps should be taken:

STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member ofdealership management. Normally, concerns canbe quickly resolved at that level. If the matter hasalready been reviewed with the sales, service or partsmanager, contact the owner of the dealership orthe general manager.

STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealershipmanagement, it appears your concern cannot beresolved by the dealership without further help, contactthe Cadillac Customer Assistance Center, 24 hoursa day, by calling 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, contactGM of Canada, Canadian Cadillac CustomerCommunication Centre by calling 1-888-446-2000.

We encourage you to call the toll-free number in orderto give your inquiry prompt attention. Please havethe following information available to give the CustomerAssistance Representative:

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This isavailable from the vehicle registration or title, or theplate at the top left of the instrument panel andvisible through the windshield.

• Dealership name and location.

• Vehicle delivery date and present mileage.

When contacting Cadillac, please remember that yourconcern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility.That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if youhave a concern.

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STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealerare committed to making sure you are completelysatisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continueto remain unsatisfied after following the procedureoutlined in Steps One and Two, you should file with theBBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additionalrights you may have. Canadian owners refer to yourWarranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet forinformation on the Canadian Motor Vehicle ArbitrationPlan (CAMVAP).

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehiclerepairs or the interpretation of the New VehicleLimited Warranty. Although you may be required toresort to this informal dispute resolution program prior tofiling a court action, use of the program is free ofcharge and your case will generally be heard within40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given inyour case, you may reject it and proceed with any othervenue for relief available to you.

You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program usingthe toll-free telephone number or write them at thefollowing address:

BBB Auto Line ProgramCouncil of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.4200 Wilson BoulevardSuite 800Arlington, VA 22203-1838

Telephone: 1-800-955-5100

This program is available in all 50 states and theDistrict of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age,mileage and other factors. General Motors reservesthe right to change eligibility limitations and/ordiscontinue its participation in this program.

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Online Owner CenterThe Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. Specific vehicle information can be found inone place.

The Online Owner Center allows you to:

• Get e-mail service reminders.

• Access information about your specific vehicle,including tips and videos and an electronicversion of this owner’s manual (United States only).

• Keep track of your vehicle’s service history andmaintenance schedule.

• Find GM dealers for service nationwide.

• Receive special promotions and privileges onlyavailable to members (United States only).

Refer to the web for updated information.

To register your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com.(United States) or My GM Canada withinwww.gmcanada.com (Canada).

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user can communicatewith Cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622).(TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

Customer Assistance OfficesCadillac encourages customers to call the toll-freenumber for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes towrite to Cadillac, the letter should be addressedto Cadillac’s Customer Assistance Center.

United States — Customer AssistanceCadillac Customer Assistance CenterCadillac Motor Car DivisionP.O. Box 33169Detroit, MI 48232-5169

1-800-458-80061-800-833-2622 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))Roadside Assistance: 1-800-882-1112Fax Number: 313-381-0022

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From Puerto Rico:1-800-496-9992 (English)1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)Fax Number: 313-381-0022

From U.S. Virgin Islands:1-800-496-9994Fax Number: 313-381-0022

Canada — Customer AssistanceGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCanadian Cadillac Customer CommunicationCentre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

1-888-446-20001-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))Roadside Assistance: 1-800-882-1112

Overseas — Customer AssistancePlease contact the local General Motors Business Unit.

Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance

General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800

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GM Mobility Program for Personswith Disabilities

This program, available toqualified applicants, canreimburse you up to$1,000 toward eligibleaftermarket driver orpassenger adaptiveequipment that may berequired for your vehicle,such as hand controls,wheelchair/scooterlifts, etc.

This program can also provide you with free resourceinformation, such as area driver assessment centersand mobility equipment installers. The offer is availablefor a limited period of time from the date of vehiclepurchase/lease. For more details, or to determine yourvehicle’s eligibility, see your GM dealer or call theGM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.

GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program.Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details.All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.

Roadside ServiceCadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than anauto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillacowner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillacadvisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealertechnician who can provide on-site service.

Each technician travels with a specially equippedservice vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillacparts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs.

Cadillac Roadside Service® can be reached by dialing1-800-882-1112, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.This service is provided at no charge for anywarranty-covered situation and for a nominal chargeif the Cadillac is no longer under warranty. RoadsideService is available only in the United States andCanada.

Cadillac Owner Privileges™Roadside Service provides several Cadillac OwnerPrivileges™ at “no charge,” throughout your CadillacWarranty Period — 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km).

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Emergency Road Service is performed on site for thefollowing situations:

• Towing Service

• Battery Jump Starting

• Lock Out Assistance

• Fuel Delivery

• Flat Tire Change (Covers change only)

• Trip Interruption — If your trip is interrupted dueto a warranty failure, incidental expenses maybe reimbursed during the 48 months/50,000 miles(80 000 km) warranty period. Items coveredare hotel, meals, and rental car.

Roadside Service AvailabilityWherever you drive in the United States or Canada,an advisor is available to assist you over the phone.A dealer technician, if available, can travel to yourlocation within a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participatingCadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we willarrange to have your car towed to the nearestCadillac dealership.

Reaching Roadside ServiceDial the toll-free Roadside Service number:1-800-882-1112. A Roadside Service Advisor willassist you and request the following information:

• A description of the problem

• Name, home address, home telephone number

• Location of your Cadillac and number you arecalling from

• The model year, Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN), mileage, and date of delivery

Roadside Service for the Hearingor Speech ImpairedRoadside Service is prepared to assist owners whohave hearing difficulties or are speech impaired.Cadillac has installed special telecommunicationdevices called Text Telephone (TTY) in the RoadsideService Center.

Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or aconventional teletypewriter can communicate withCadillac by dialing from the United States or Canada1-888-889-2438 — daily, 24 hours.

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Courtesy TransportationCadillac has always exemplified quality and value in itsoffering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownershipexperience, we and our participating dealers areproud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customersupport program for new vehicles.

The Courtesy Transportation program is offered toretail purchase/lease customers in conjunction withthe Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by theNew Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportationoptions are available when warranty repairs arerequired. This will reduce your inconvenience duringwarranty repairs.

Scheduling Service AppointmentsWhen your vehicle requires warranty service, youshould contact your dealer and request an appointment.By scheduling a service appointment and advisingyour service consultant of your transportation needs,your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.

If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the servicedepartment immediately, keep driving it until it can bescheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem issafety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, letthem know this, and ask for instructions.

If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicleoff for service, you are urged to do so as early inthe work day as possible to allow for same day repair.

Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completed whileyou wait. However, if you are unable to wait Cadillachelps minimize your inconvenience by providing severaltransportation options. Depending on the circumstances,your dealer can offer you one of the following:

Shuttle ServiceParticipating dealers can provide you with shuttleservice to get you to your destination with minimalinterruption of your daily schedule. This includes aone way or round trip shuttle service to a destinationup to 10 miles from the dealership.

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Public Transportation or FuelReimbursementIf your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs,reimbursement (five days maximum) may be availablefor the use of public transportation such as taxi orbus. In addition, should you arrange transportationthrough a friend or relative, reimbursement forreasonable fuel expenses (five day maximum) maybe available. Claim amounts should reflect actualcosts and be supported by original receipts.

Courtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicleyou obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair.Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $40 aday and must be supported by receipts. This requiresthat you sign and complete a rental agreement and meetstate, local and rental vehicle provider requirements.Requirements vary and may include minimum agerequirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc.You are responsible for fuel usage charges and mayalso be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees,excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond thecompletion of the repair.

Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle asa courtesy rental.

Additional Program InformationCourtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but itis not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.A separate booklet entitled Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information furnished with each new vehicleprovides detailed warranty coverage information.

Courtesy Transportation is available only at participatingdealers and all program options, such as shuttleservice, may not be available at every dealer. Pleasecontact your dealer for specific information aboutavailability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangementswill be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.

Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs duringthe Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the GeneralMotors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,alternative transportation may be available under theCourtesy Transportation Program. Please consultyour dealer for details.

General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation atany time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibilitypursuant to the terms and conditions describedherein at its sole discretion.

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Vehicle Data Collection and EventData RecordersYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has anumber of sophisticated computer systems that monitorand control several aspects of the vehicle’sperformance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehiclecomputers to monitor emission control components tooptimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for air bagdeployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lockbraking and to help the driver control the vehiclein difficult driving situations. Some information may bestored during regular operations to facilitate repairof detected malfunctions; other information is stored onlyin a crash event by computer systems, such as thosecommonly called event data recorders (EDR).

In a crash event, computer systems, such as theAir Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in yourvehicle may record information about the condition ofthe vehicle and how it was operated, such as data relatedto engine speed, brake application, throttle position,vehicle speed, safety belt usage, air bag readiness,air bag performance, and the severity of a collision. Thisinformation has been used to improve vehicle crashperformance and may be used to improve crashperformance of future vehicles and driving safety.

Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, theseon-board systems do not record sounds, such asconversation of vehicle occupants.

To read this information, special equipment is neededand access to the vehicle or the device that storesthe data is required. GM will not access informationabout a crash event or share it with others other than:

• with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if thevehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,

• in response to an official request of police or similargovernment office,

• as part of GM’s defense of litigation through thediscovery process, or

• as required by law.

In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may:

• use the data for GM research needs,

• make it available for research where appropriateconfidentiality is to be maintained and need isshown, or

• share summary data which is not tied to a specificvehicle with non-GM organizations for researchpurposes.

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Others, such as law enforcement, may have accessto the special equipment that can read the information ifthey have access to the vehicle or the device thatstores the data.

If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, pleasecheck the OnStar® subscription service agreement ormanual for information on its operations and datacollection.

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States GovernmentIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury or death,you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in additionto notifying General Motors.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involvedin individual problems between you, your dealer, orGeneral Motors.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call theAuto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393(or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area)or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of TransportationWashington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motorvehicle safety from the hotline.

Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian GovernmentIf you live in Canada, and you believe that yourvehicle has a safety defect, you should immediatelynotify Transport Canada, in addition to notifyingGeneral Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada330 Sparks StreetTower COttawa, Ontario K1A 0N5

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Reporting Safety Defects toGeneral MotorsIn addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)in a situation like this, we certainly hope you willnotify us. Please call us at 1-800-458-8006, or write:

Cadillac Customer Assistance CenterCadillac Motor Car DivisionP.O. Box 33169Detroit, MI 48232-5169

In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000. Or, write:

Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre,163-005General Motors of Canada Limited1908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

Service Publications OrderingInformation

Service ManualsService Manuals have the diagnosis and repairinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.

RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00

Transmission, Transaxle, TransferCase Unit Repair ManualThis manual provides information on unit repair serviceprocedures, adjustments, and specifications for GMtransmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.


Service BulletinsService Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service General Motors carsand trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions toassist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.

In Canada, information pertaining to ProductService Bulletins can be obtained by contacting yourGeneral Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE(1-800-463-7483).

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Owner’s InformationOwner publications are written specifically for ownersand intended to provide basic operational informationabout the vehicle. The owner’s manual will includethe Maintenance Schedule for all models.

In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, andWarranty Booklet.


Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.


Current and Past Model Order FormsService Publications are available for current andpast model GM vehicles. To request an order form,please specify year and model name of the vehicle.

ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMEastern TimeFor Credit Card Orders Only(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on theWorld Wide Web at: www.helminc.com

Or you can write to:

Helm, IncorporatedP. O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 48207

Prices are subject to change without notice and withoutincurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.

Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices arequoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to makechecks payable in U.S. funds.

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✍ NOTES

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AAccessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-25Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle ....................................................... 1-62Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-96Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-22Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-27Airbag

Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-40Readiness Light .......................................... 3-39

Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .... 7-10Airbag System ................................................ 1-48

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle ................................................... 1-62

How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-55Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-58Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-62What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...................... 1-55What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .... 1-56When Should an Airbag Inflate? .................... 1-54Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-50

Antenna, Diversity Antenna System .................. 3-107Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna

System ..................................................... 3-107Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-6Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-43

Appearance Care ............................................ 5-87Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-93Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-91Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-94Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-91Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-88Finish Care ................................................. 5-92Finish Damage ............................................ 5-94Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-90Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-90Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-90Leather ...................................................... 5-90Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-94Speaker Covers .......................................... 5-90Tires .......................................................... 5-93Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-94Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-95Vinyl .......................................................... 5-89Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-91Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-91Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-92Wood Panels .............................................. 5-90

Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-26Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-88

Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-105Care of Your CD Player .............................. 3-107Care of Your CDs ...................................... 3-106Diversity Antenna System ............................ 3-107

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Audio System(s) (cont.)Navigation/Radio System ............................. 3-104Radio with CD ............................................ 3-89Setting the Time .......................................... 3-88Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-105Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-106XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-107

Automatic TransmissionFluid .......................................................... 5-23Operation ................................................... 2-26

BBattery .......................................................... 5-42

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-24Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-24Brake

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-6Emergencies ................................................ 4-8Panic Assist ................................................ 4-12Parking ...................................................... 2-34System Warning Light .................................. 3-42

Brakes .......................................................... 5-39Braking ........................................................... 4-5Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-22Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-49

Back-Up and License Plate Lamps ................. 5-52Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps .................. 5-50

Bulb Replacement (cont.)Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-49High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-49Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-52Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and

Sidemarker Lamps ................................... 5-51Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-70

CCalifornia Fuel .................................................. 5-6Canadian Owners ................................................ iiCapacities and Specifications .......................... 5-108Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-12, 2-39, 4-28, 4-40Care of

Safety Belts ................................................ 5-91Your CD Player ......................................... 3-107Your CDs ................................................. 3-106

Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-51Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-74Charging System Light .................................... 3-41Check

Engine Light ............................................... 3-45Engine Oil Pressure Message ....................... 3-56

Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-94Child Restraints

Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-34Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-31

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Child Restraints (cont.)Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers

for Children (LATCH System) ..................... 1-39Older Children ............................................. 1-28Securing a Child Restraint Designed for

the LATCH System ................................... 1-41Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear

Seat Position ........................................... 1-42Securing a Child Restraint in the Right

Front Seat Position ................................... 1-44Top Strap ................................................... 1-37Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-39Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-36

Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-26Cleaning

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-93Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-91Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-88Finish Care ................................................. 5-92Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-90Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-90Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-90Leather ...................................................... 5-90Speaker Covers .......................................... 5-90Tires .......................................................... 5-93Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-94Vinyl .......................................................... 5-89Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-91Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-91

Cleaning (cont.)Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-92Wood Panels .............................................. 5-90

Climate Control SystemAir Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-33Dual .......................................................... 3-27Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-32Steering Wheel Controls ............................... 3-34

Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-25Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-25Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-87Competitive Driving Mode ................................ 4-11Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5Convenience Net ............................................ 2-52Coolant

Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-44Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-44Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-25Hot Temperature Warning Message ................ 3-55Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-29

Cooling System .............................................. 5-32Cruise Control Lever ............................... 3-13, 3-17Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-50Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-51Customer Assistance Information

Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-8Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)

Users ....................................................... 7-4Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4

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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2GM Mobility Program for Persons with

Disabilities ................................................ 7-6Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-12Reporting Safety Defects to the

Canadian Government .............................. 7-11Reporting Safety Defects to the

United States Government ......................... 7-11Roadside Service .......................................... 7-6Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-12

DDaytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-22Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-9Diversity Antenna System ............................... 3-107Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4Door

Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 2-9Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9Locks .......................................................... 2-8Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10

DriverPosition, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-14

Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-58DIC Main Menu ........................................... 3-62DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-74DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-65Status of Vehicle Systems ............................ 3-59System Controls .......................................... 3-58

DrivingAt Night ..................................................... 4-18City ........................................................... 4-22Defensive ..................................................... 4-2Drunken ....................................................... 4-2Freeway ..................................................... 4-23Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-26In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-19Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-33Winter ........................................................ 4-28Winter Mode Light ....................................... 3-49

Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-27

EElectrical System

Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-96Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-97Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-97Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......................... 5-101Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-98Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-97

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EngineAir Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-22Battery ....................................................... 5-42Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-45Check Oil Pressure Message ........................ 3-56Coolant ...................................................... 5-26Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-44Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-44Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12Exhaust ..................................................... 2-39Oil ............................................................. 5-16Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-31Overheating ................................................ 5-29Speed Limiter ............................................. 3-38Starting ...................................................... 2-25

Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-25Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................ 7-10Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-27Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .......................... 3-24

FFilter

Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-22Finish Damage ............................................... 5-94Flash-to-Pass ................................................. 3-10

Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-75Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-76Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-86Fluid

Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-23Manual Transmission .................................... 5-24Power Steering ........................................... 5-37Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-38

Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-50Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-23Folding Rear Seat ............................................ 1-6Fuel ............................................................... 5-5

Additives ...................................................... 5-6California Fuel .............................................. 5-6Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-8Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7Gage ......................................................... 3-51Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5

FusesFuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-97Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......................... 5-101Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-98Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-97

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GGage

Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-44Fuel .......................................................... 3-51Speedometer .............................................. 3-37Tachometer ................................................. 3-38

Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-47Gasoline

Octane ........................................................ 5-5Specifications ............................................... 5-5

Glove Box ..................................................... 2-51GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .... 7-6

HHazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6Head Restraints ............................................... 1-6Headlamps .................................................... 3-20

Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-49Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-22Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 3-10Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps .................. 5-50Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-49High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-49High/Low Beam Changer .............................. 3-10On Reminder .............................................. 3-21Washer ...................................................... 3-12Wiper Activated ........................................... 3-21

Heated Seats ................................................... 1-3Heater ........................................................... 3-27Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-51Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-25Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-26HomeLink® Transmitter .................................... 2-47HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-48Hood

Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10Release ..................................................... 5-11

Horn ............................................................... 3-6Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ........ 3-55How to Use This Manual ...................................... iiHow to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-25

IIgnition Positions ............................................. 2-22Immobilizer .................................................... 2-19Immobilizer Operation ...................................... 2-20Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-31Inflation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-62Instrument Panel

Brightness .................................................. 3-24Cluster ....................................................... 3-35Overview ..................................................... 3-4

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JJump Starting ................................................. 5-42

KKeyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4Keys ............................................................... 2-3

LLabelling, Tire Sidewall .................................... 5-56Lamps

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-24Fog ........................................................... 3-23Reading ..................................................... 3-25

LATCH SystemChild Restraints ........................................... 1-39Securing a Child Restraint Designed for

the LATCH System ................................... 1-41Light

Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-39Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-43Brake System Warning ................................. 3-42Charging System ......................................... 3-41Cruise Control ............................................. 3-50Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-44Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-50

Light (cont.)Highbeam On ............................................. 3-51Lights On Reminder ..................................... 3-50Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-45Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-48Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-40Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-38Security ..................................................... 3-50Sport Mode ................................................ 3-49TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-43Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-45Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-43Winter Driving Mode .................................... 3-49

LightingEntry ......................................................... 3-25Parade Dimming .......................................... 3-25

Limited-Slip Rear Axle ..................................... 4-11Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-11Locks

Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 2-9Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9Door ........................................................... 2-8Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-11Power Door .................................................. 2-9Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10

Loss of Control ............................................... 4-17Lumbar

Power Controls ............................................. 1-3

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MMaintenance Schedule

Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-10At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10Introduction .................................................. 6-2Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-8Maintenance Record .................................... 6-16Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-15Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4Using Your ................................................... 6-3Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2

Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-45Manual Passenger Seat .................................... 1-2Manual Transmission

Fluid .......................................................... 5-24Operation ................................................... 2-31

Map Pocket ................................................... 2-52Memory Mirrors .............................................. 2-54Memory Seat ................................................. 2-54Message

Center ....................................................... 3-52Check Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 3-56DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-65

Message (cont.)Hot Coolant Temperature Warning .................. 3-55Transmission Fluid Hot ................................. 3-55

MirrorsAutomatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ..... 2-41Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®

and Compass .......................................... 2-41Memory ..................................................... 2-54Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-45Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .................... 2-44Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-45Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-43

MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4

NNavigation/Radio System ................................ 3-104New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-22Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-15

OOdometer ...................................................... 3-37Odometers, Trip .............................................. 3-37Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-15Oil

Engine ....................................................... 5-16Pressure Light ............................................. 3-48

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Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-28Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4OnStar® System ............................................. 2-45Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-32Outside

Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-45Curb View Assist Mirror ................................ 2-44Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-45Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-43

Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..... 5-31Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii

PPanic Brake Assist .......................................... 4-12Parade Dimming ............................................. 3-25Park (P)

Shifting Into ................................................ 2-35Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-37

ParkingBrake ........................................................ 2-34Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-39

Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-38Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-40Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-33Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-58Passing ......................................................... 4-15

PowerAccessory Outlets ........................................ 3-25Door Locks .................................................. 2-9Electrical System ......................................... 5-97Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-3Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-24Seat ............................................................ 1-2Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-37Windows .................................................... 2-15

Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-27Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ........... 2-48

QQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-13

RRadios .......................................................... 3-88

Care of Your CD Player .............................. 3-107Care of Your CDs ...................................... 3-106Navigation/Radio System ............................. 3-104Radio with CD ............................................ 3-89Setting the Time .......................................... 3-88Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-105Understanding Reception ............................ 3-106

Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-25

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Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-48Limited-Slip ................................................. 4-11

Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-10Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-25Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-22Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming

with OnStar® .............................................. 2-41Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming

with OnStar® and Compass .......................... 2-41Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls ............... 3-7Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-38Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

the Spare Tire ............................................. 5-80Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-78Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-52Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government .................................. 7-11General Motors ........................................... 7-12United States Government ............................ 7-11

Restraint System CheckChecking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-63Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash .......................................... 1-63

Restraint SystemsChecking .................................................... 1-63Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-63

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-24Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-21Roadside

Service ........................................................ 7-6Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-33Roof Rack Provisions ...................................... 2-52Run-Flat Tires ................................................ 5-61Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-40

SSafety Belt

Pretensioners .............................................. 1-27Reminder Light ............................................ 3-38

Safety BeltsCare of ...................................................... 5-91Driver Position ............................................ 1-14How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-13Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for

Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-25Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-22Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-21Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-27

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Safety Belts (cont.)Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-20Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-8

Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iiiScheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4Seats

Head Restraints ............................................ 1-6Heated Seats ............................................... 1-3Manual Passenger ......................................... 1-2Memory ..................................................... 2-54Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-3Power Seats ................................................. 1-2Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-6

Securing a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCH System ................... 1-41Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-42Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-44

Security Light ................................................. 3-50Service ........................................................... 5-3

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour Vehicle .............................................. 5-5

Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-45Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-12

Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-62Setting the Time ............................................. 3-88Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-94

Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-35Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-37Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-9Spare Tire

Installing .................................................... 5-80Removing ................................................... 5-78Storing ....................................................... 5-86

Specifications, Capacities ............................... 5-108Speedometer .................................................. 3-37Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-6Sport Mode Light ............................................ 3-49Stabilitrak® System ......................................... 4-11Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-25Status of Vehicle Systems, DIC ........................ 3-59Steering ........................................................ 4-12Steering Wheel Comfort Controls ...................... 3-34Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-105Steering Wheel, Reconfigurable Steering

Wheel Controls ............................................. 3-7Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6Storage Areas

Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-51Convenience Net ......................................... 2-52Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-51Glove Box .................................................. 2-51Map Pocket ................................................ 2-52Roof Rack Provisions ................................... 2-52

Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-32

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Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-17Sunroof ......................................................... 2-53System Controls, DIC ...................................... 3-58

TTachometer .................................................... 3-38Taillamps

Turn Signal, Stoplamps and SidemarkerLamps .................................................... 5-51

TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-43Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-105Theft-Deterrent System .................................... 2-18Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-18

Immobilizer ................................................. 2-19Immobilizer Operation ................................... 2-20

Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6Tire

Pressure Light ............................................. 3-45Tires ............................................................. 5-54

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,Cleaning ................................................. 5-93

Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-70Chains ....................................................... 5-74Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-76Cleaning .................................................... 5-93Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-87

Tires (cont.)If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-75Inflation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-62Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-68Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-80Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-65Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-80Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-78Run-Flat ..................................................... 5-61Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-86Tire Sidewall Labelling .................................. 5-56Tire Terminology and Definitions .................... 5-58Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-71Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-72Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-73When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-69

Top Strap ...................................................... 1-37Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-39Towing

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-38Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-40Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-38

TractionControl System (TCS) ............................ 4-8, 4-10Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-43Limited-Slip Rear Axle .................................. 4-11Stabilitrak® System ...................................... 4-11

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TransmissionFluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-23Fluid Hot Message ...................................... 3-55Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-24

Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-26Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-31Trip Odometers .............................................. 3-37Trunk ............................................................ 2-12Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-9Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-8

UUnderstanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-106Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-71

VVehicle

Control ........................................................ 4-5Damage Warnings ........................................... ivParking Your ............................................... 2-38Symbols ......................................................... iv

Vehicle Data Collection and Event DataRecorders .................................................. 7-10

Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) ............................................. 5-96Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-96

Vehicle PersonalizationDIC ........................................................... 3-74Memory Seat and Mirrors ............................. 2-54

Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-32Visors ........................................................... 2-17

WWarning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-34Warnings

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-65Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6Safety and Symbols ......................................... iiiVehicle Damage .............................................. iv

WheelsAlignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-72Replacement ............................................... 5-73

Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-36

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Windows ....................................................... 2-14Power ........................................................ 2-15

WindshieldWiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-92

Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-12Fluid .......................................................... 5-38

Windshield WiperBlade Replacement ...................................... 5-53Fuses ........................................................ 5-97Windshield Wipers ....................................... 3-11

Winter Driving ................................................ 4-28Winter Driving Mode Light ................................ 3-49Wiper Activated Headlamps .............................. 3-21

XXM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-107

YYour Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2

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